'astringent' definitions:
Definition of 'astringent'
(from WordNet)
adjective
adjective
Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions" [ant: nonastringent]
noun
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals [syn: astringent, astringent drug, styptic]
Synonyms of 'astringent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acerb,
- acerbic,
- acid,
- acidulous,
- acrid,
- acrimonious,
- alum,
- amaroidal,
- ascetic,
- asperous,
- austere,
- authoritarian,
- biting,
- bitter,
- bitter as gall,
- brisk,
- caustic,
- clamp,
- coarse,
- collapsible,
- compactable,
- compressible,
- compressor,
- constrictor,
- constringent,
- consumptive,
- contractible,
- contractile,
- contractional,
- contractive,
- contractor,
- cutting,
- deflationary,
- demanding,
- double-edged,
- dour,
- edged,
- escharotic,
- exacting,
- exigent,
- fierce,
- foldable,
- grim,
- hard,
- harsh,
- incisive,
- inclement,
- irritating,
- keen,
- meticulous,
- mordacious,
- mordant,
- mortified,
- nose-tickling,
- penetrating,
- piercing,
- pincer,
- piquant,
- poignant,
- puckery,
- pungent,
- restorative,
- rigorous,
- roborant,
- rough,
- rugged,
- scathing,
- severe,
- sharp,
- sour,
- Spartan,
- Spartanic,
- stabbing,
- stern,
- stinging,
- strict,
- strident,
- stringent,
- styptic,
- styptic pencil,
- tart,
- tough,
- trenchant,
- ungentle,
- unsparing,
- vehement,
- violent,
- virulent,
- vise,
- vitriolic