ataractic

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui apaise ou calme l'esprit ; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne. Peut se rapporter à un médicament ou à une personne ayant un effet tranquillisant.

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.

   ataractique

   • 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.

   Synonymesanxiolyticcalmingsedativesoothingtranquilizing

• Substantif désignant un médicament ou une substance utilisé pour réduire le stress ou la tension sans altérer la clarté d'esprit, ayant souvent un effet calmant ou tranquillisant.

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.

   Tranquillisant

   • 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.

   Synonymesantianxiety druganxiolyticsedativetranquilizer

   Antonymesstimulant

2. Calming substanceC1formalmedical

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

   Substance 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.

   Synonymesanxiolyticataraxicsedativetranquilizer

   Antonymesexcitantstimulant