emollient n. + Add to list UK //ɪmˈɒliənt// emol·lient SynonymsEtymology Synonyms creamdemulcentointmentsalvingsofteningOriginLATemolliēns→FRAémollient→ENemollient From French émollient, from Latin emolliēns, present active participle of ēmolliō (“make soft”), from ex- + molliō, from mollis (“soft”).