Synonyms for demulcent

Most common

mild · soothing · sedative · emollient

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Soothing or softening.

Example sentences

• mild Spring brings mild weather after the cold winter.
• soothing Learning English has a very soothing effect on me.
• sedative Your so-called sedative only exacerbates the pain.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

soft¹, mild¹

8 letters

soothing², sedative³, lenitive

9 letters

emollient, assuasive

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (soothing² = 2 syllables).