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- [dih-muhl-suh nt]
- /dɪˈmʌl sənt/
- /dɪ.ˈmʌl.sənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-muhl-suh nt]
- /dɪˈmʌl sənt/
Definitions of demulcent word
- adjective demulcent soothing; mollifying 3
- noun demulcent a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces 3
- adjective demulcent soothing 3
- noun demulcent a medicine or ointment that soothes irritated mucous membrane 3
- adjective demulcent soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance. 1
- noun demulcent a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane. 1
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Origin of demulcent
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin dēmulcent- (stem of dēmulcēns, present participle of dēmulcere to stroke down, soften), equivalent to dē- de- + mulc(ere) to soothe + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Demulcent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demulcent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demulcent
noun demulcent
- ointment — a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
- potion — a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers: a love potion; a sleeping potion.
- salve — a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.
- lotion — Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
- preparation — a proceeding, measure, or provision by which one prepares for something: preparations for a journey.
adj demulcent
- healing — curing or curative; prescribed or helping to heal.
- remedial — affording remedy; tending to remedy something.
- lenitive — softening, soothing, or mitigating, as medicines or applications.
- palliative — serving to palliate.
- balsamic — any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm (def 1).
adjective demulcent
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- temperate — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
Antonyms for demulcent
noun demulcent
- worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.
adj demulcent
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
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