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anodyne

The correct spelling is anodyne.

How to pronounce anodyne

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

Say it like: Ano-dyn-e

The correct spelling is anodyne. Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain For example: "Classical music is rather anodyne."

Usage Examples

Classical music is rather anodyne.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain
  2. 2.A source of relaxation or comfort

adjective

  1. 1.(pharmaceutical effect) capable of soothing or eliminating pain
  2. 2.Soothing or relaxing
  3. 3.(by extension) noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate

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