lenitive (Meaning)

Wordnet

lenitive (n)

remedy that eases pain and discomfort

Wordnet

lenitive (s)

moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

Webster

lenitive (a.)

Having the quality of softening or mitigating, as pain or acrimony; assuasive; emollient.

Webster

lenitive (n.)

A medicine or application that has the quality of easing pain or protecting from the action of irritants.

A mild purgative; a laxative.

That which softens or mitigates; that which tends to allay passion, excitement, or pain; a palliative.

Synonyms & Antonyms of lenitive

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lenitive Sentence Examples

  1. The doctor gave the patient a lenitive drink to help calm her nerves.
  2. The lenitive medication eased the discomfort caused by the rash.
  3. The warm bath had a lenitive effect on the child's sore throat.
  4. The soft music was a lenitive balm for the soul.
  5. The counselor's gentle words provided a lenitive effect during the difficult time.
  6. The lenitive measures helped to soothe the baby's colic.
  7. The atmosphere of the spa was designed to have a lenitive effect on the guests.
  8. The calming sounds of nature had a lenitive effect on the hikers.
  9. The stress-free environment created a lenitive effect on the employees.
  10. The lenitive cream helped to reduce the itching and irritation caused by the eczema.

FAQs About the word lenitive

remedy that eases pain and discomfort, moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bearHaving the quality of softening or mitigating, as pain or acrimony;

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The doctor gave the patient a lenitive drink to help calm her nerves.

The lenitive medication eased the discomfort caused by the rash.

The warm bath had a lenitive effect on the child's sore throat.

The soft music was a lenitive balm for the soul.