elixir

• Sustancia o poción a la que se atribuyen propiedades mágicas o curativas, como la capacidad de sanar todas las enfermedades o prolongar la vida indefinidamente. También puede referirse a un remedio o solución milagrosa.

A noun referring to a magical or medicinal potion believed to have the power to cure all ills or prolong life indefinitely.

1. B2formal

   A magical or medicinal liquid believed to cure all ills or prolong life indefinitely.

   Líquido mágico o medicinal

   • The alchemist sought the elixir of life.
   • In the story, the elixir could heal any wound.
   • He drank the elixir and felt instantly rejuvenated.

   Sinónimoscure-allnostrumpanaceaphilterpotion

2. Something invigoratingB2informal

   A substance or experience that has a refreshing or revitalizing effect.

   elixir (sentido figurado: algo vigorizante)

   • A walk in the forest is an elixir for the soul.
   • Her laughter was an elixir that lifted everyone's spirits.
   • The cool breeze was a perfect elixir on a hot summer day.

   Sinónimosboostbracerpick-me-uprefresherrestorativestimulanttonic

   Antónimosboredepressantdrainpoison