sedative
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adjective \ˈse-də-tiv\Definition of SEDATIVE
: tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize nervousness or excitement
See Examples of SEDATIVE
- <some people find a glass of wine to be a civilized and sedative addition to an evening meal>
Origin of SEDATIVE
Middle English, alleviating pain, from Middle French sedatif, from Medieval Latin sedativus, from Latin sedatus
First Known Use: 1779
Related to SEDATIVE
- Synonyms
- calming, comforting, dreamy, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, soothing, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)
2sedative
nounDefinition of SEDATIVE
: a sedative agent or drug
Examples of SEDATIVE
- The patient was given a powerful sedative.
First Known Use of SEDATIVE
1797
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