emollient (noun) – (a cream or liquid) that softens the skin

(Pronounced ih-mo-lee-uhnt)

To remember the definition of the word emollient (noun), use the following mnemonic:

A mole lent (emollient) me a cream to soften my skin. 

Examples of emollient (noun) in a sentence

No amount of emollient seemed to soften his skin.

Someone had stolen her emollient from the dressing room. 

He had a severe allergy to most emollients.