anodyne

• Описывает что-то, что вряд ли вызовет обиду или разногласия, часто до степени безвкусности или безобидности.

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.

   Обезболивающий

   • 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.

   Синонимыalleviativeanalgesicpalliativesoothing

   Антонимыaggravatingirritatingpainful

2. Soothing or calmingC1formal

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

   Успокаивающий

   • 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.

   Синонимыblandcalmingcomfortingpalliativerestfulsedativesoothingtranquilizing

   Антонимыdisturbingirritatingprovocativestimulatingupsettingvexing

• Существительное, обозначающее лекарство или вещество, используемое для облегчения или успокоения боли.

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.

   Болеутоляющее средство

   • 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.

   Синонимыanalgesicpainkillerpalliative

2. Something that soothes or comfortsC2formal

   Anything that alleviates distress, anxiety, or emotional pain.

   Успокоительное

   • 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.

   Синонимыbalmcomfortconsolationreliefsolace

   Антонимыirritant