ATARAXIC

ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising

(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

ataraxic (comparative more ataraxic, superlative most ataraxic)

Of or pertaining to ataraxia or ataraxy

(pharmaceutical effect) ataractic; tranquilizing

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

11 May 2025

MALLET

(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.


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