💊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

harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

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