emolliate Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*mol"li*ate transitive verb

Etymology

See Emollient, a.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Emolliated ; present participle & verbal noun Emolliating

Definitions

1. To soften; to render effeminate.

   Emolliated by four centuries of Roman domination, the Belgic colonies had forgotten their pristine valor. Pinkerton.