nonastringent

1 9.1

Not causing a dry, tight feeling in the mouth or on the skin

adjective
/ˌnɒnəˈstrɪndʒənt/

: no astringente

The doctor recommended a nonastringent lotion for my sensitive skin.

Examples

This variety of persimmon is nonastringent, making it sweet and edible even when firm.
This wine is nonastringent and smooth.
Unlike the previous solution, this one is completely nonastringent and gentle to use.
I prefer nonastringent beverages for their pleasant taste.
The nonastringent variety of persimmons is sweet and enjoyable even when fully ripe.
Unlike some apples, this nonastringent fruit has a pleasant texture and flavor.
I prefer nonastringent grapes because they are sweet without a dry aftertaste.

Synonyms

nonirritating

vsnonastringent

1 3.4

Does not make skin, eyes or other sensitive parts feel sore

refers specifically to lack of drying or puckering sensations in mouth or tissues

Antonyms

astringent

Specialized

4 7.7

Making skin feel tighter and stopping small bleeding

How Astringent

astringent

Specialized

1 7.8

puckery

1 8.4

mild

206 1.0

nonastringent

1 9.1

Surface Forms

nonastringent positive

Morphology

nonastringent = astringent (transparent) = non + astringent

The negative prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates the adjective 'astringent', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word nonastringent starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from astringent, which is related to string meaning 'to pull tight'. An astringent makes your mouth or skin feel 'tight or dry', so nonastringent means it does not cause that feeling.