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superfatted

superfatted

9.5
Made with extra fat so soap or lotion feels gentler and keeps skin moisturized
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərˈfætɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superenriquecido
  • This superfatted soap is ideal for sensitive skin because it is more moisturizing than regular soap.

Examples

  • She prefers superfatted body wash because it leaves her skin feeling soft and hydrated.

  • Using superfatted products can help prevent dryness and irritation after washing.

  • Superfatted soap will leave residue on clothes, per other postings, which makes sense.

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Antonyms

nonfat
5 1.6

A food that has no fat, like milk or yogurt

How Moisturizing

superfatted
  • Specialized
9.5
emollient
1 7.8
dry
791 1.0

Surface Forms

superfatted positive

Morphology

superfatted = superfat (transparent) = super + fat + ed

The word is formed by adding the regular past-participle/adjectival suffix '-ed' to 'superfat', which clearly means 'having extra fat'.

Etymology

The word superfatted comes from the parts super- meaning 'above' or 'extra' and fat meaning 'fat' or 'oil', so it literally means 'extra fat'. That's why a superfatted soap or lotion has extra fat left in it to be gentler and more moisturizing.