Anodynic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the way of an anodyne, relating to relief from pain.

    "Mrs. Alloway explained to her that ladies were meant for hoops and finery, for accomplishment in verse and music and other anodynic arts […]."

Example

More examples

"Mrs. Alloway explained to her that ladies were meant for hoops and finery, for accomplishment in verse and music and other anodynic arts […]."

Etymology

From anodyne + -ic.

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