sedative

[ˈsɛdətɪv]

sedative Definition

  • 1a drug taken to calm a person or to make them sleep
  • 2having a calming or soothing effect

Using sedative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sedative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.

  • Example

    The music had a sedative effect on the baby and he fell asleep.

  • Example

    The tea has a sedative quality that helps me relax before bed.

sedative Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sedative

Phrases with sedative

  • sedative-hypnotic drugs

    drugs that have both sedative and hypnotic effects, used to treat insomnia and anxiety disorders

    Example

    Benzodiazepines are a type of sedative-hypnotic drug.

  • the calming or soothing effect of a drug or other substance

    Example

    The lavender oil has a sedative effect on the nervous system.

  • an excessive amount of a sedative drug that can lead to serious health problems or death

    Example

    Taking too many sleeping pills can result in a sedative overdose.

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Summary: sedative in Brief

A 'sedative' [ˈsɛdətɪv] is a drug that calms a person or makes them sleep. It can also refer to anything that has a calming or soothing effect. Examples include 'The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.' and 'The tea has a sedative quality that helps me relax before bed.' Other phrases include 'sedative-hypnotic drugs,' which have both sedative and hypnotic effects, and 'sedative overdose,' which is an excessive amount of a sedative drug that can lead to serious health problems or death.