Sedative

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsÉ›dɘtɪv/
• Hyphenation: sed + a + tive

Full definition of sedative

Noun

1. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

Synonyms

• (agents that cause sleep) sleeping pill, soporific, tranquilizer
• (other agents that sedate) anxiolytic, depressant, downer

Adjective

1. Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

Synonyms

• ataractic
• ataraxic

Anagrams

• deviates