balm

• Sustancia aromática y calmante, a menudo un ungüento o aceite, usada para curar, consolar o aliviar.

A noun referring to a fragrant, soothing substance, often an ointment or oil, used for healing, comfort, or relief.

1. Soothing substanceB1formal

   A fragrant, oily substance used to heal or soothe the skin.

   Bálsamo

   • She applied a soothing balm to her sunburned shoulders.
   • This herbal balm helps relieve muscle pain.
   • The pharmacist recommended a lip balm for dry lips.

   Sinónimosbalsamcreamemollientlotionointmentsalveunguent

2. Comfort or reliefB2formal

   Something that gives comfort, peace, or emotional relief.

   Bálsamo (consuelo)

   • Her kind words were a balm to his troubled heart.
   • Music can be a balm for the weary soul.
   • The gentle rain was a balm after the long, hot summer.

   Sinónimosassuagementbalsamcomfortconsolationreliefsalvesolace

   Antónimosafflictionagitationirritanttormentvexation