Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Emollient · E·mol·lient · IPA /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ a. n. 01 a. Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. 1. Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. 02 n. An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc. 1. An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.(Med.)