nard vs emollient
emollient vs nardnard and emollient both are nouns.
nard is not an adjective while emollient is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nard | Yes | No | No | No |
| emollient | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
emollient is a hypernym of
nard; that is, emollient is a
word with a broader meaning than nard:
- nard: an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
- 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
| nard (noun) | emollient (noun) |
|---|---|
| an aromatic ointment used in antiquity | 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 |
| nard (adjective) | emollient (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin |
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