anodyne in Dutch
anodyne in Dutch is analgetisch, pijnstillend, verzachtend — anodyne means deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
anodyne in Dutch
analgetisch
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of soothing or eliminating pain. [from 16th c.]
pijnstillend
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of soothing or eliminating pain. [from 16th c.]
verzachtend
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of soothing or eliminating pain. [from 16th c.]
kalmerend
(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
rustgevend
(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
weldadig
(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
nietszeggend
(by extension) Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate. [from 20th c.]
bloedeloos
(by extension) Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate. [from 20th c.]
flets
(by extension) Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate. [from 20th c.]
analgeticum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain.
pijnstiller
(pharmaceutical drug) Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain.
What does "anodyne" mean?
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adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
"The company issued an anodyne statement that answered nothing."
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noun Something that soothes distress or takes the edge off pain.
"Routine became an anodyne for her grief."
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adjective Relieving pain.
"The old text lists several anodyne preparations for toothache."
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anodyne in a sentence
- The company issued an anodyne statement that answered nothing.
- His speech was so anodyne that nobody could remember a word of it.
- Routine became an anodyne for her grief.
- Music was the only anodyne he trusted.
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What is "anodyne" in Dutch?
"anodyne" in Dutch is analgetisch, pijnstillend, verzachtend. anodyne means: Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
How do you use "anodyne" in a sentence?
Example: "The company issued an anodyne statement that answered nothing." In Dutch, "anodyne" is analgetisch, pijnstillend, verzachtend.
Are there other ways to say "anodyne" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "anodyne": analgetisch, pijnstillend, verzachtend, kalmerend, rustgevend, weldadig.
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