sedative
adjective
1. calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.
- took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed
Similar word(s): depressant, ataractic, ataraxic, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing
noun
1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Similar word(s): depressant, downer
Definition categories: man–made, medicament, medication, medicine