Sedative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈsedətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word sedative
Brit.  |ˈsedətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word sedative

noun

- a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person (syn: depressant, downer)

adjective

- tending to soothe or tranquilize (syn: tranquilizing)
took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed

Extra examples

...some people find a glass of wine to be a civilized and sedative addition to an evening meal...

The patient was given a powerful sedative.

He laced a guard's coffee with a sedative.

Word forms

noun
singular: sedative
plural: sedatives
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×