anodyne
anodyne definition
ano·dyne (an′ō dīn′, an′ə-)
adjective
- relieving or lessening pain; soothing
- lacking zest, vigor, etc.; bland; insipid
Etymology: L anodynus < Gr anōdynos < an-, without + odynē, pain
noun
anything that relieves pain or soothes
Related Forms:
- anodynic an′o·dyn′ic (-din′ik) adjective
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