sedative
Describing a substance or quality that tends to calm, soothe, or induce sleep. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe drugs that reduce excitement or in general contexts to describe anything that has a quietening effect.
Beispiele
3 von 5The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.
The sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.
The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.
The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.
That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.
That long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.
Schnelles Quiz
The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: sedative
Beispiele
The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.
everydayThe sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.
The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.
formalThe patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.
That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.
informalThat long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.
Clinical trials suggest that the compound possesses significant sedative properties without being addictive.
academicScientific tests show the substance has strong calming characteristics without causing addiction.
The manager's composed response had a sedative influence on the heated boardroom debate.
businessThe manager's calm reply helped to quiet and stabilize the intense argument in the meeting.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
take a sedative
to consume a pill or liquid to help one relax or sleep
sedative qualities
the features of a substance that cause relaxation
highly sedative
having a very strong sleep-inducing or calming power
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Selective means involving choosing or being picky, whereas sedative refers to calming or sleep-inducing effects.
Sedate is an adjective describing a person who is calm and dignified, while sedative describes the power to cause that state.
Nutzungshinweise
While 'sedative' is often a noun (the drug itself), as an adjective it modifies nouns like 'effect', 'quality', or 'influence'. It can be used both for clinical medicine and metaphorical situations, like a boring speech.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often confuse the adjective 'sedative' with the verb 'sedate'. You 'sedate' a patient using a 'sedative' medication that has a 'sedative' effect.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'sedare', which means 'to settle' or 'to calm'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking countries, sedative medications are highly regulated and usually require a prescription due to safety concerns.
Schnelles Quiz
The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: sedative
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