Synonyms of sedative

sedative 1 of 2

adjective

as in relaxing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

some people find a glass of wine to be a civilized and sedative addition to an evening meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxing
• tranquilizing
• soothing
• tranquillizing
• comforting
• hypnotic
• calming
• narcotic
• quieting
• anesthetic
• dreamy
• opiate
• analgesic
• lulling
• depressant
• antidepressant
• antianxiety
• pacifying
• anodyne
• deadening
• numbing
• antistress
• antidepression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• stressful
• unsettling
• tiresome
• troubling
• worrisome
• trying
• stimulant
• stimulating
• troublesome
• disturbing
• irritating
• annoying
• aggravating
• frustrating
• vexatious
• bothersome
• energizing
• irksome
• maddening
• exasperating
• vexing
• invigorating
• galling
• nettlesome
• grating
• harassing

sedative

2 of 2

noun

as in tranquilizer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tranquilizer
• tranquillizer
• analgesic
• anesthetic
• painkiller
• narcotic
• opiate
• anodyne