lenitive

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun remedy that eases pain and discomfort
  2. adjective moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

Etymology

From Late Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus.

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