e‧mol‧li‧ent /ɪˈmɒliənt $ ɪˈmɑː-/
adjective formal[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: present participle of emollire 'to soften']
1. making something, especially your skin, softer and smoother:
Almond oil is renowned for its soothing, emollient properties.2. making someone feel calmer when they have been angry:
an emollient reply—emollient noun [countable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲