Definition

An item or product that adds moisture, often used in cosmetics or skincare to keep the skin hydrated.

Example

She applied a moisturizer to her face every morning to keep her skin soft and smooth.

Conversation

Have you tried that new moistener I recommended?

Not yet, but I've heard great things about it!

You really should, it makes your skin feel amazing.

I will, thanks for the tip! I need a good moistener for winter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moistener → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet or damp) and "-ener" (a suffix indicating a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "moistener" refers to something that makes or keeps something else moist.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things 'damp' or 'wet' — 'moist' means slightly wet, and '-ener' indicates it does that action.

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