Sedative

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdətɪv/

Sedative (noun)

  1. A medicine that helps a person feel calm and relaxed, often by slowing down the body and mind.
  2. A drug used to help someone sleep or to reduce anxiety before a procedure.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a sedative to calm the patient.
  • A sedative can reduce stress before a procedure.

Sedative (adjective)

  1. Causing calmness or reduced activity in the body, often used to describe medicines or treatments.

Examples

  • The music had a sedative effect on the crowd.
  • Breathing slowly can create a sedative effect.