Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lenitive
Adjective
/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/
Definition
Having the effect of soothing or alleviating pain or discomfort.
Examples
- The lenitive balm helped ease the pain of her sunburn.
- Doctors prescribed a lenitive medication to soothe his chronic discomfort.
- She found the lenitive sounds of nature calming during her meditation.
Meaning
Lenitive refers to something that is gentle and calming, particularly in the context of relieving physical ailments or emotional distress.
Synonyms
- Soothing
- Calming
- Alleviating
- Relieving
- Mitigating
