Antonyms for calmative


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kah-muh-tiv, kal-muh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑ mə tɪv, ˈkæl mə-


Definition of calmative

Origin :
  • by 1831, from French calmatif; see calm (adj.) + -ative. A hybrid word; purists prefer sedative. "The Latinic suffix is here defensible on the ground of It. and Sp. calmar, F. calmer ...." [OED].
  • As in sedative : adj soothing
  • As in bland : adj mild, temperate
  • As in hypnotic : adj spellbinding, sleep-inducing
  • As in sedative : noun soothing agent, medicine

Synonyms for calmative

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