sedative
/ˈsed.ə.tɪv/adjective
B2formalcommonmedical/ˈsed.ə.tɪv/Describes a substance or effect that has a calming, soothing, or sleep-inducing quality.
ruОписывает вещество или эффект, обладающий успокаивающим, смягчающим или вызывающим сон качеством.esDescribe una sustancia o efecto que tiene la cualidad de calmar, relajar o inducir al sueño.frQualifie une substance ou un effet qui apaise, calme, détend ou provoque le sommeil.deBezeichnet eine beruhigende, entspannende oder schlaffördernde Wirkung, oft von Medikamenten oder Substanzen, die Angst lindern und den Schlaf fördern.ptDescreve uma substância ou efeito que tem qualidade calmante, tranquilizante ou indutora do sono.zh指具有镇静、安神或催眠作用的物质或效果,能使人放松、平静或入睡。arيصف مادة أو تأثيرًا له خاصية مهدئة أو ملطّفة أو مُنوّمة.
- Calming or tranquilizing B2 formal medical
Having the effect of making someone calm, relaxed, or sleepy.
- The doctor prescribed a sedative medication for her anxiety.
- The warm tea had a sedative effect on the nervous patient.
- Some herbs are known for their mild sedative properties.
ruУспокаивающийesSedantefrsédatif, calmantdeBeruhigendptSedativozh镇静的arمُهَدِّئ
Синонимы: anxiolyticcalminghypnoticnarcoticrelaxingsoothingsoporifictranquilizing
Антонимы: excitantinvigoratingstimulating
- more sedative comparative form
- most sedative superlative form
noun
B2formalcommonmedical/ˈsed.ə.tɪv/A drug or substance that reduces excitability, calms a person, and can induce relaxation or sleep.
ruЛекарство или вещество, которое снижает возбудимость, успокаивает человека и может вызывать расслабление или сон.esMedicamento o sustancia que reduce la excitabilidad, calma a la persona y puede inducir relajación o sueño.frMédicament ou substance qui réduit l'excitabilité nerveuse, calme la personne et peut provoquer une relaxation ou un sommeil.deEin Medikament oder eine Substanz, die die Erregbarkeit senkt, beruhigend wirkt und Entspannung oder Schlaf herbeiführen kann.ptMedicamento ou substância que reduz a excitação, acalma a pessoa e pode causar relaxamento ou sono.zh一种能降低兴奋性、使人镇静,并可能引起放松或睡眠的药物或物质。arدواء أو مادة تقلل التوتر والإثارة وتعمل على تهدئة الشخص، وقد تسبب الاسترخاء أو النعاس.
- Calming drug B2 formal medical
A medication that reduces anxiety, excitement, or irritability, often used to promote relaxation or sleep.
- The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help with her anxiety.
- He took a sedative before the flight to calm his nerves.
- Overuse of sedatives can lead to dependency.
ruУспокоительное средствоesSedante calmantefrSédatifdeBeruhigungsmittelptCalmantezh镇静剂arدواء مهدئ
Синонимы: anxiolytichypnoticsoporifictranquilizer
- sedatives plural form
- sedatives' possessive plural form
- sedative's possessive singular form