nepenthe Synonyms
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nepenthe Meaning
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nepenthe (n.)
A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting.
nepenthe Sentence Examples
- In ancient Greece, nepenthe was a mythical potion believed to erase all sorrow and pain.
- The nepenthe of forgetfulness washes over me, erasing the anguish of the past.
- He sought a nepenthe to numb the heartache that consumed him.
- The music was her nepenthe, transporting her to a realm of solace and tranquility.
- The fragrant scent of lavender acted as a nepenthe for her troubled mind.
- She found temporary nepenthe in the embrace of a new love, forgetting her former sorrows.
- The nepenthe of alcohol offered him a brief respite from his troubles.
- The nepenthe of laughter dissipated the tension and replaced it with a sense of joy.
- The written word became her nepenthe, providing comfort and distraction from reality.
- The soothing waters of the ocean were a nepenthe for her weary soul, washing away her cares.
FAQs About the word nepenthe
A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting.
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In ancient Greece, nepenthe was a mythical potion believed to erase all sorrow and pain.
The nepenthe of forgetfulness washes over me, erasing the anguish of the past.
He sought a nepenthe to numb the heartache that consumed him.
The music was her nepenthe, transporting her to a realm of solace and tranquility.
