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sedative

adjective noun

tending to soothe or tranquilize

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɛdətɪv

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. tending to soothe or tranquilize

    “valium has a tranquilizing effect”

noun

  1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

In context

Example Sentences

valium has a tranquilizing effect
took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed

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