Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Anodyne.
How to pronounce anodyne:
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Anodyne - as a noun
A medicine used to relieve pain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- acetaminophen
- anacin iii
- datril
- panadol
- phenaphen
- tempra
- tylenol
- acetanilid
- acetanilide
- phenylacetamide
- acetophenetidin
- acetphenetidin
- phenacetin
- amidopyrine
- aminopyrine
- acetylsalicylic acid
- aspirin
- bayer
- empirin
- st. joseph
- codeine
- colchicine
- fentanyl
- sublimaze
- dilaudid
- hydromorphone
- hydromorphone hydrochloride
- morphia
- morphine
- pentazocine
- talwin
- phenazopyridine
- pyridium
- darvon
- propoxyphene
- propoxyphene hydrochloride
- sodium salicylate
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Anodyne - as an adjective satellite
Anodyne - as an adjective
(pharmaceutical effect) capable of soothing or eliminating pain
Soothing or relaxing
Example: "Classical music is rather anodyne."
(by extension) noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate
Example Sentences
"She found the anodyne music to be soothing after a long day."
"The anodyne effect of the medication quickly relieved her pain."
"His anodyne words failed to address the underlying issues."
"The film was criticized for its anodyne plot and lack of originality."
"The politician's anodyne response avoided taking a clear stance on the issue."
Word Game Points
Is ANODYNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anodyne is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANODYNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ANODYNE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anodyne is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANODYNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ANODYNE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anodyne is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANODYNE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
