anodyne in French
anodyne in French is apaisant, analgésique, calmant — anodyne means deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
anodyne in French
apaisant
(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
analgésique
(pharmaceutical drug) Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain.
calmant
(figuratively) A source of relaxation or comfort.
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 French?
"anodyne" in French is apaisant, analgésique, calmant. 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 French, "anodyne" is apaisant, analgésique, calmant.
Are there other ways to say "anodyne" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "anodyne": apaisant, analgésique, calmant.
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