lenitive

UK
/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/

Translations

lenitivenoun
lenitives
pl
UK
/ˈlɛn.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈlɛn.ə.tɪv/
смягчающее средство
The doctor prescribed a lenitive to ease the patient's discomfort.
Врач прописал смягчающее средство, чтобы облегчить дискомфорт пациента.
Synonyms
lenitiveadjective
more lenitive
Comp.
most lenitive
Super.
UK
/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/
The doctor prescribed a lenitive ointment for the rash.
Врач прописал смягчающую мазь от сыпи.

Definitions

lenitivenoun
A medicine or treatment that relieves pain or soothes.
The doctor prescribed a lenitive to help ease the patient's discomfort.
Something that has a calming or soothing effect.
Listening to classical music served as a lenitive for her anxiety.
A mild laxative.
After overeating, he took a lenitive to aid his digestion.
lenitiveadjective
Having the ability to soothe or alleviate pain or discomfort.
The lenitive balm provided immediate relief to her sunburned skin.