sedative Meaning & Definition
What Does Sedative Mean?
Sedative is used as a noun meaning An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep. As an adjective, it means Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.
Word Facts for Sedative
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɛdətɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tranquilizing, downer and ataractic |
| Plural | sedatives |
| Comparative / superlative | more sedative, most sedative |
Sedative Definition (Noun)
- An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
Sedative as an Adjective
- Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
Synonyms of Sedative
Antonyms of Sedative
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sedative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sedative (plural sedatives)
sedative (comparative more sedative, superlative most sedative)
Words That Rhyme With Sedative
Origin of Sedative
Inherited from Middle English sedatif, from Anglo-Norman sedatif, from Medieval Latin sēdātīvus, which itself likely influenced the modern spelling. By surface analysis, sedate + -ive.
Pronouncing Sedative
The standard pronunciation of sedative is //ˈsɛdətɪv//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Sedative: Your Questions Answered
Is sedative a noun or an adjective?
Sedative is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for sedative?
You can replace sedative with words such as tranquilizing, downer and ataractic. See the full list of sedative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sedative?
The plural of sedative is sedatives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sedative?
The comparative form is more sedative and the superlative form is most sedative.