Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anodyne
Adjective
/ˈæn.ə.dɪn/
Definition
Anodyne refers to something that relieves pain or discomfort.
Examples
- The anodyne effects of the music helped her relax after a long day.
- He took an anodyne medication to ease his headache.
- The speaker’s anodyne comments failed to engage the audience.
Meaning
The term can also describe something that is soothing or calming, often used in a figurative sense.
Synonyms
- Painkiller
- Soothing
- Calming
- Comforting
