rauhoittava — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anodyne adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
- balmy adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
- balsamic adj Having a soothing, fragrant quality like balsam.
- pacifier noun A small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.
- reassuring adj Making someone feel calmer or more confident.
- sedative noun A drug that calms a person or induces sleep.
- soothing adj Having a calming, comforting effect.
- tranquilizer noun A drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation.
Senses
rauhoittava is used for these senses in English:
- anodyne (figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
- ataractic (pharmaceutical effect) That has a tranquilizing effect.
- balmy Soothing or fragrant.
- balsamic Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative.
- pacifier Someone or something that pacifies. [from 16th c.]
- reassuring That reassures; causing or restoring comfort or confidence.
- sedative (pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
- tranquilizer (pharmaceutical drug) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
anodyne — full definition
- adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
- noun Something that soothes distress or takes the edge off pain.
- adjective Relieving pain.
balmy — full definition
- adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
- adj Slightly crazy or foolish (British slang).
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