Soothing

  • 51ἡσυχαστικά — ἡσυχαστικός soothing neut nom/voc/acc pl ἡσυχαστικά̱ , ἡσυχαστικός soothing fem nom/voc/acc dual ἡσυχαστικά̱ , ἡσυχαστικός soothing fem nom/voc sg (doric aeolic) …

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  • 52soothe — [so͞oth] vt. soothed, soothing [ME sothen < OE sothian, to bear witness to, prove true < soth: see SOOTH] 1. to make calm or composed, as by gentle treatment, flattery, etc.; appease; mollify 2. to allay or relieve (pain, an ache, etc.);… …

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  • 53abirritant — /ab ir i teuhnt/, Med. n. 1. a soothing medication. adj. 2. relieving or lessening irritation; soothing. [1875 80; AB + IRRITANT] * * * abirritant, a. and n. Med. (æbˈɪrɪtənt) [f. L. ab off, away + …

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  • 54par|e|gor|ic — «PAR uh GR ihk, GOR », noun, adjective. –n. a soothing medicine containing camphor, benzoic acid, and glycerin, and a very little opium. It is used especially to check an upset stomach or to relieve pain. –adj. soothing. ╂[< Late Latin… …

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  • 55sed|a|tive — «SEHD uh tihv», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a medicine that lessens nervousness, pain, or excitement: »Drugs called barbiturates and bromides are commonly used sedatives (Solomon Garb). 2. anything soothing or calming. SYNONYM(S): salve. –adj. 1.… …

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  • 56Balmy — Balm y, a. 1. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild; as, balmy weather. The balmy breeze. Tickell. [1913 Webster] Tired nature s sweet restorer, balmy sleep! Young. [1913 Webster] 2. Producing… …

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  • 57Bland — Bland, a. [L. blandus, of unknown origin.] [1913 Webster] 1. Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant. Exhilarating vapor bland. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Having soft and… …

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  • 58calming — adj. 1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize. Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing. [WordNet 1.5] 2. freeing from fear and anxiety. Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing. [WordNet 1.5] …

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  • 59Paregoric — Par e*gor ic, a. [L. paregoricus, Gr. ?, from ? addressing, encouraging, soothing; para beside + ? an assembly: cf. F. par[ e]gorique. See {Allegory}.] Mitigating; assuaging or soothing pain; as, paregoric elixir. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 60bland — adjective Etymology: Latin blandus Date: 1565 1. a. smooth and soothing in manner or quality < a bland smile > b. exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment ; unperturbed …

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