astringent

/əs'trindʤənt/
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astringent

An astringent lotion is applied to the skin after cleansing.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Causing contraction of body tissues: Having the property of drawing together or constricting soft organic tissue, often producing a puckering or tightening sensation.
    • Sharp or severe in manner or style: Marked by a sharp, penetrating, or severe quality; sternly austere.

  2. Noun:

    • A substance that causes contraction: A drug or cosmetic preparation that causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.
Usage and Examples

  • Adjective (Tissue Contraction):

    • The astringent lotion tightened the pores on her skin.
    • After the cut, he applied an astringent solution to help stem the minor bleeding.

  • Adjective (Sharp/Severe Manner):

    • The critic's astringent review left the playwright feeling despondent.
    • Her astringent wit was both admired and feared by her colleagues.

  • Noun:

    • Witch hazel is a common natural astringent used in skincare.
    • The pharmacist recommended an astringent to reduce the swelling.
Advanced Usage

  • "astringent effect": The tightening or contracting action of a substance.

    • The toner's astringent effect was immediately noticeable.

  • "astringent criticism": Criticism that is harsh, biting, and severe.

    • The novel received astringent criticism for its simplistic plot.
Variants and Related Words
  • Astringency (n): The quality of being astringent.
    • The astringency of the unripe persimmon made her mouth pucker.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (for tissue effect): Contracting, constricting, styptic.
  • Adjective (for manner): Acerbic, caustic, severe, sharp, biting.
  • Noun: Styptic, contractant.
Antonyms
  • Adjective (for tissue effect): Emollient, soothing.
  • Adjective (for manner): Mild, gentle, kind.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "an astringent tone": A manner of speaking or writing that is harsh and severe.
    • His letter was written in an astringent tone, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
astringent

An astringent lotion is applied to the skin after cleansing.

Adjective
  1. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
    • astringent cosmetic lotions
  2. sour or bitter in taste
Noun
  1. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

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