- quietive
- qui·e·tive
English syllables. 2014.
quietive
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quietive — ˈkwīə̇d.iv noun ( s) Etymology: quiet (IV) + ive : something that has a tranquilizing effect : sedative quietives rather than incentives will be in demand Helmut Kuhn … Useful english dictionary
sedative — [adj] soothing allaying, anodyne, calmative, calming, lenitive, relaxing, sleepinducing, soporific, tranquillizing; concept 537 Ant. agitating, excitative, upsetting sedative [n] soothing agent, medicine analgesic, anodyne, barbiturate, calmant,… … New thesaurus
disquietive — disquīˈetive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑disquiet * * * † disˈquietive, a. Obs. [f. disquiet v. + ive.] Tending to disquiet; of disquieting character. Worcester cites Howe … Useful english dictionary
