Demulcent [adjective]
Definition of Demulcent:
gentle, temperate, nonirritating
Synonyms of Demulcent:
● Tepid
● Delicate
● Peaceful
● Sunny
● Balmy
● Breezy
● Benign
● Warm
● Weak
● Calm
● Smooth
● Bland
● Mellow
● Moderate
● Soft
● Cool
● Blah
● Choice
● Clear
● Clement
● Dainty
● Easy
● Emollient
● Exquisite
● Faint
● Fine
● Flat
● Genial
● Lenient
● Light
● Lukewarm
● Medium
● Nothing
● Pabulum
● Pacific
● Placid
● Soothing
● Untroubled
● Vanilla
● Benignant
● Ho-hum
● Lenitive
● Nothing much
● Tempered
● Wimpy
Opposite/Antonyms of Demulcent:
● Hard
● Uncool
● Wild
● Loud
● Firm
● Severe
● Violent
● Turbulent
● Strong
● Rough
● Harsh
● Coarse
● Hot
● Cold
● Nervous
● Fierce
● Agitated
● Unkind
● Upset
● Stormy
● Unfriendly
● Noisy
● Excited
● Healthy
Sentence/Example of Demulcent:
The fruit of this plant (hemp seed) is demulcent and oleaginous.
Aperient and demulcent; also reputed alterative and antisyphilitic.
In Europe, however, it is merely regarded as an aromatic demulcent.
The infusion forms an excellent demulcent drink in catarrhs.
It is a demulcent, and at the same time the most refreshing drink that can be taken.
The decoction is prescribed internally as an emmenagogue and demulcent and externally as a lotion.
Demulcent drinks, baths, and counter-irritants over the stomach to relieve spasms.
Used in coughs as an anodyne and demulcent, in lieu of opium lozenges.
It is demulcent and emollient; chiefly used in ointments and cerates.
Uses, &c. Sweet almonds are nutritive, emollient, and demulcent; but frequently disagree with weak stomachs.