ataractic

• Adjetivo poco común que significa que calma o apacigua la mente; se refiere a algo que produce tranquilidad o reduce la ansiedad. Rara vez se usa en inglés moderno.

An obsolete adjective meaning having the ability to calm or tranquilize the mind; rarely used in modern English.

1. Tranquilizing or calmingC2formalmedical

   Tending to soothe or reduce stress and anxiety without impairing mental clarity.

   Tranquilizante o calmante

   • The doctor prescribed an ataractic medication for her anxiety.
   • Ataractic drugs are often used in psychiatric treatments.
   • The patient felt calmer after taking the ataractic agent.

   Sinónimosanxiolyticcalmingsedativesoothingtranquilizing

• Sustantivo que designa un medicamento o agente utilizado para reducir el estrés o la tensión sin deteriorar la claridad mental, con frecuencia de efecto calmante o tranquilizante.

A noun referring to a drug or agent used to reduce stress or tension without impairing mental clarity, often having a calming or tranquilizing effect.

1. Tranquilizing drugC1formalmedical

   A pharmaceutical agent used to reduce anxiety, stress, or tension without significantly impairing mental clarity or cognitive function.

   Fármaco tranquilizante

   • The doctor prescribed an ataractic to help manage her chronic anxiety.
   • Some ataractics are used to calm patients before minor surgical procedures.
   • He found that the ataractic helped him focus without feeling drowsy.

   Sinónimosantianxiety druganxiolyticsedativetranquilizer

   Antónimosstimulant

2. Calming substanceC1formalmedical

   Any substance that has a soothing or tranquilizing effect on the mind or body.

   Sustancia calmante

   • Certain herbal teas are considered mild ataractics.
   • The therapist recommended an ataractic environment for relaxation.
   • The medication acts as an ataractic, promoting a sense of peace.

   Sinónimosanxiolyticataraxicsedativetranquilizer

   Antónimosexcitantstimulant