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.
उदाहरण
3 / 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.
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.
त्वरित क्विज़
The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: sedative
उदाहरण
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.
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
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
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
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.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
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.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners often confuse the adjective 'sedative' with the verb 'sedate'. You 'sedate' a patient using a 'sedative' medication that has a 'sedative' effect.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From the Latin 'sedare', which means 'to settle' or 'to calm'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In many English-speaking countries, sedative medications are highly regulated and usually require a prescription due to safety concerns.
त्वरित क्विज़
The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: sedative
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