n.
Pronunciation: i- ' mäl-y ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin emollient-, emolliens, present participle of emollire to soften, from e- + mollis soft ― more at MOLLIFY
Date: 1626
1 : making soft or supple also : soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane <an emollient hand lotion>
2 : making less intense or harsh : MOLLIFYING <soothe us in our agonies with emollient words ― H. L. Mencken>