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emollient vs toiletry

toiletry vs emollient

emollient and toiletry both are nouns.

emollient is an adjective but toiletry is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emollient Yes Yes No No
toiletry Yes No No No
As nouns, toiletry is a hypernym of emollient; that is, toiletry is a word with a broader meaning than emollient:
  • 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: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Other hypernyms of emollient include toilet articles.
emollient (noun) toiletry (noun)
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 artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
emollient (adjective) toiletry (adjective)
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Difference between emollient and toiletry

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