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Definition of "calmative" [calmative]

  • Having relaxing or pacifying properties; sedative. (adjective)
  • A sedative. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "calmative" in a sentence
  • "It is known as a calmative, and research has found that ingestion of chamomile acts as a wonderful mild sedative and antispasmodic."
  • "Another trial is investigating the short-term calmative effects of a special lemon balm product, because anxiety and agitation are major symptoms that Alzheimer sufferers experience."
  • "And a needle in the seat gives you a host of “something calmative” in traffic."