anodyne
a medicine that relieves or allays pain.
anything that relieves distress or pain: The music was an anodyne to his grief.
relieving pain: a book detailing the anodyne properties of certain plants.
soothing to the mind or feelings: the anodyne effects of a month's vacation.
weakened and made bland, as to avoid harm or controversy: anodyne explanations that shelter children from the brutal truth.
Origin of anodyne
1Other words from anodyne
- an·o·dyn·ic [an-uh-din-ik], /ˌæn əˈdɪn ɪk/, adjective
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How to use anodyne in a sentence
Last week’s revelation that Jason Hughes had in fact been paid nearly $10 million through the city’s acquisition of two downtown high rises has made a lot of previously anodyne quotes retroactively hysterical.
7 Quotes From or About Jason Hughes That Are, in Retrospect, Hysterical | Andrew Keatts | July 5, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoTuesday’s revelation that Hughes had in fact been paid nearly $10 million through the city’s acquisition of two downtown high rises has made a lot of previously anodyne quotes retroactively hysterical.
Politics Report: The 101 Ash St. Scandal Isn’t Going Away | Andrew Keatts | July 3, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoThe LAFCO Twitter account retweeted a link to the article, alongside a seemingly anodyne comment in which it promoted an online video of a discussion of the issue the op-ed was about.
Why the Water Authority Threatened LAFCO Over a Tweet | Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis | May 17, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoThe LAFCO Twitter account retweeted a link to the article, alongside an seemingly anodyne comment in which it promoted an online video of a discussion of the issue the op-ed was about.
Politics Report: A Desmond Rebrand? | Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis | May 15, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoOne is that what had recently been an extremely anodyne stance for companies to embrace — that voting is good — is now, somehow, construed as worthy of political retaliation.
Republicans are learning that there’s more to capitalism than tax cuts | Catherine Rampell | April 8, 2021 | Washington Post
The person to blame for all this is the anodyne British pop star Gary Barlow.
England World Cup Songs In Last Minute Penalty Shoot out | Tom Sykes | June 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTToday's stars are secondary—anonymous, anodyne action figures overwhelmed by special effects.
Is This the End of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Comeback? | Andrew Romano | March 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd are Iranian overtures to France, especially to French business, anodyne or a way to undermine Western resolve?
Administration officials have repeatedly issued anodyne statements assuring us that the NSA programs do not “target” Americans.
The Secret FISA Court Must Go | Jennifer Granick, Christopher Sprigman | July 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut this isn't your usual anodyne interfaith Seder, where all is prescribed by ritual and controversial topics are avoided.
Pyramidon is a proprietary preparation derived from, and having the antipyretic and anodyne properties of, antipyrin.
One fluid drachm is equal in anodyne power to one-eighth grain of morphin.
Papine is the anodyne or pain-relieving principle of opium, the narcotic and convulsive elements being eliminated.
It was the only anodyne that nature had in her laboratory for a broken heart; and she slept as tranquilly as a little child.
The Broken Sword | Dennison WorthingtonAt once a frenzy and an anodyne, I have found in it the inspiration of my genius in its later development.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas Malet
British Dictionary definitions for anodyne
/ (ˈænəˌdaɪn) /
a drug that relieves pain; analgesic
anything that alleviates mental distress
capable of relieving pain or distress
Origin of anodyne
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