Pronunciation: /ˈænəˌdaɪn/
noun a medicine that relieves or allays pain
A1 I took an anodyne to relieve my headache.
A2 The doctor prescribed an anodyne for the patient's pain.
B1 She found the book to be an anodyne from the stress of work.
B2 The music served as an anodyne for his troubled mind.
C1 The therapist recommended meditation as an anodyne for anxiety.
C2 The art exhibition provided an anodyne for the artist's creative block.
adjective capable of soothing or relieving pain
A1 The children's movie was anodyne and suitable for all ages.
A2 The book club chose an anodyne novel for their next meeting.
B1 The politician's speech was criticized for being too anodyne and lacking substance.
B2 The company's new policy was seen as anodyne by employees who were hoping for more significant changes.
C1 The artist's work was described as anodyne by some critics, lacking depth and originality.
C2 The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its anodyne charm while others found it boring and unoriginal.
formal The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help alleviate the patient's pain.
informal I took an anodyne for my headache and it worked like a charm.
slang I need an anodyne for this killer hangover.
figurative Music has always been an anodyne for her troubled soul.
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