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The definition of anodyne is something that eases pain, or something or someone that is relaxing or lacks vigor.

(adjective)

An example of anodyne is massaging an aching back; an anodyne pain reliever.
An example of anodyne is a nap in a hammock; an anodyne hammock nap.

Anodyne is defined as a pain reliever.

(noun)

An example of an anodyne is ibuprofen.

See anodyne in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

relieving or lessening pain; soothing
lacking zest, vigor, etc.; bland; insipid

Origin: L anodynus < Gr anōdynos < an-, without + odynē, pain

noun

anything that relieves pain or soothes

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anodynic adjective

See anodyne in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of soothing or eliminating pain.
Relaxing: anodyne novels about country life.

noun

A medicine, such as aspirin, that relieves pain.
A source of soothing comfort.

Origin:

Origin: Latin anōdynus

Origin: , from Greek anōdunos, free from pain

Origin: : an-, without; see a-¹

Origin: + odunē, pain; see ed- in Indo-European roots

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