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calmant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anodyne adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.

Senses

calmant is used for these senses in English:

  • anodyne (figuratively) A source of relaxation or comfort.
  • gripe water A home remedy, with varying ingredients, to treat babies suffering from colic or teething problems.

anodyne — full definition

  1. adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
  2. noun Something that soothes distress or takes the edge off pain.
  3. adjective Relieving pain.

Related French words