Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nepenthe
noun
/nɪˈpɛnθi/
Definition
A drug or potion used to forget, particularly grief or sorrow.
Examples
- After the loss of her beloved pet, she wished for nepenthe to escape the sadness.
- He often sought nepenthe in the form of literature and art to cope with his troubles.
- The poet described a mythical nepenthe that could heal the heartache of lost love.
Meaning
Nepenthe is often associated with a state of relief from distress or pain, providing a sense of forgetfulness that eases emotional suffering.
Synonyms
- Forgetfulness
- Oubliette
- Oblivion
- Tranquilizer
- Escape
