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

1 sense of emollient

Sense 1
cream, ointment, emollient -- (toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin)
       => toiletry, toilet articles -- (artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body))

Antonyms of adj emollient

1 sense of emollient

Sense 1
demulcent, emollient, salving, softening -- (having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin)

INDIRECT (VIA soft) -> hard -- (resisting weight or pressure)

Similarity of adj emollient

1 sense of emollient

Sense 1
demulcent, emollient, salving, softening -- (having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin)
       => soft (vs. hard) -- (yielding readily to pressure or weight)