Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun depilatory

2 senses of depilatory

Sense 1
depilatory -- (a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Sense 2
depilatory, depilator, epilator -- (a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair)
       => cosmetic -- (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)

Antonyms of adj depilatory

1 sense of depilatory

Sense 1
depilatory -- (able to remove hair or render hairless)

INDIRECT (VIA hairless) -> hairy, haired, hirsute -- (having or covered with hair; "Jacob was a hairy man"; "a hairy caterpillar")

Similarity of adj depilatory

1 sense of depilatory

Sense 1
depilatory -- (able to remove hair or render hairless)
       => hairless (vs. hairy) -- (having no hair or fur; "a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail")