💊anodyne

adjective
/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example Sentences

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

Synonyms

inoffensive, bland, harmless, soothing, palliative

Antonyms

provocative, offensive, harmful

Collocations

anodyne statement, anodyne comment, anodyne medicine

Related Vocabularies

Capable of being passed through or entered.
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Of similar character or related by blood.
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Excessive or unusually large in degree.

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