anodyne

• Beschreibt etwas, das kaum Anstoß erregt oder Uneinigkeit hervorruft, oft bis zur Fadheit oder Harmlosigkeit; auch: schmerzlindernd, beruhigend.

Describes something that is unlikely to cause offense or disagreement, often to the point of being bland or inoffensive.

1. Pain-relievingC1formalmedical

   Capable of relieving or soothing pain.

   Schmerzlindernd

   • The doctor prescribed an anodyne balm for her aching muscles.
   • Anodyne properties of the herb were known to ancient healers.
   • He applied an anodyne lotion to the burn.

   Synonymealleviativeanalgesicpalliativesoothing

   Antonymeaggravatingirritatingpainful

2. Soothing or calmingC1formal

   Having a calming or comforting effect, often in a non-medical sense.

   Beruhigend

   • His anodyne words helped ease her anxiety.
   • The music had an anodyne effect on the restless crowd.
   • She found anodyne comfort in the quiet of the library.

   Synonymeblandcalmingcomfortingpalliativerestfulsedativesoothingtranquilizing

   Antonymedisturbingirritatingprovocativestimulatingupsettingvexing

• Substantiv: ein schmerzlinderndes oder beruhigendes Mittel; im übertragenen Sinn auch etwas, das die Gefühle besänftigt oder die Aufmerksamkeit von Problemen ablenkt.

A noun referring to a medicine or substance used to relieve or soothe pain.

1. Pain-relieving substanceC1formalmedical

   A medicine or drug that relieves pain.

   Schmerzmittel

   • The doctor prescribed an anodyne for her severe headache.
   • Ancient physicians used willow bark as a natural anodyne.
   • This anodyne is effective for post-surgical discomfort.

   Synonymeanalgesicpainkillerpalliative

2. Something that soothes or comfortsC2formal

   Anything that alleviates distress, anxiety, or emotional pain.

   Beruhigungsmittel

   • Music can be an anodyne for a troubled mind.
   • His kind words served as an anodyne for her grief.
   • The peaceful landscape was an anodyne for their stress.

   Synonymebalmcomfortconsolationreliefsolace

   Antonymeirritant