adj
lenitive
Lenitive (adj) means Able to relieve pain.
adj
1
Able to relieve pain.
2
Helping to loosen the bowels.
3
Soft and soothing in effect.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin lēnīt(us) ("softened") and -ive; lēnīt(us) itself comes from lēniō ("to soften, soothe"), from lēnis ("soft").
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What is the meaning of lenitive?
"lenitive" (adj) means able to relieve pain.
What is another word for lenitive?
Other words for "lenitive" include palliative, alleviatory, mitigative, mitigatory, alleviative.
What is the opposite of lenitive?
Opposites of "lenitive" include aggravating, inflammatory.
What are the different meanings of lenitive?
"lenitive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Able to relieve pain; 2. Helping to loosen the bowels; 3. Soft and soothing in effect.
