Associations to the word «Sedative»

Wiktionary

SEDATIVE, noun. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
SEDATIVE, adjective. Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
SEDATIVE SALT, noun. (obsolete) boric acid

Dictionary definition

SEDATIVE, noun. A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
SEDATIVE, adjective. Tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi