calmative

[ kah-muh-tiv, kal-muh- ]

adjective

1. having a sedative effect.

noun

1. a calmative agent.

calmative

/ ˈkɑːmə-; ˈkælmətɪv /

adjective

1. (of a remedy or agent) sedative

noun

1. a sedative remedy or drug

Other Words From

• un·calma·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calmative¹

First recorded in 1865–70; calm + -ative

Example Sentences

These remedies are all combined in Neurosine, the ideal calmative for both children and adults.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• mesmerizing
• soothing