astringent
6 antonyms for astringent — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
“She wipes her face with an astringent after cleansing.”
2. adjective
Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
“Green tea extract has a mildly astringent effect.”
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3. adjective
Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
“Unripe persimmons are so astringent they are almost impossible to eat.”
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How to use astringent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The skincare and taste senses are everyday; the sense meaning harshly critical is literary.
Etymology
From Latin astringere 'to bind fast, draw tight', from ad 'to' and stringere 'to bind'.
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