anodyne

• Se dit de quelque chose qui est peu susceptible de choquer ou de provoquer des désaccords, souvent au point d'être fade, inoffensif ou sans caractère.

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.

   antalgique

   • 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.

   Synonymesalleviativeanalgesicpalliativesoothing

   Antonymesaggravatingirritatingpainful

2. Soothing or calmingC1formal

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

   Apaisant, calmant

   • 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.

   Synonymesblandcalmingcomfortingpalliativerestfulsedativesoothingtranquilizing

   Antonymesdisturbingirritatingprovocativestimulatingupsettingvexing

• Nom désignant un médicament ou une substance utilisé pour soulager ou apaiser la douleur.

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.

   Antalgique, analgésique

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalgesicpainkillerpalliative

2. Something that soothes or comfortsC2formal

   Anything that alleviates distress, anxiety, or emotional pain.

   Ce qui apaise ou réconforte

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalmcomfortconsolationreliefsolace

   Antonymesirritant