I. i-ˈmäl-yənt 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
II. noun
Date: 1656
: something that softens or soothes