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LENITIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
lenitively (comparative more lenitively, superlative most lenitively)
In a lenitive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
LENITIVE
Len"i*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lénitif. See Lenient.]
Definition: Having the quality of softening or mitigating, as pain or acrimony; assuasive; emollient.
Len"i*tive, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lénitif.]
1. (Med.) (a) A medicine or application that has the quality of easing pain or protecting from the action of irritants. (b) A mild purgative; a laxative.
2. That which softens or mitigates; that which tends to allay passion, excitement, or pain; a palliative. There is one sweet Lenitive at least for evils, which Nature holds out; so I took it kindly at her hands, and fell asleep. Sterne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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