emollient
/ih-MOL-yunt/adjectivesoftening or soothing; something that calms
“Her emollient reply cooled the thread instantly.”
- Synonyms
- soothing, calming, mollifying
- Antonyms
- abrasive, inflammatory
- Memory hook
- emollire (soften): balm in word or cream.
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