Lenitive

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛnətɪv/

Definitions of lenitive

adjective having the quality of easing or relieving pain or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 The lenitive lotion helped soothe the baby's irritated skin.

A2 She found the lenitive effects of meditation to be very calming.

B1 The doctor prescribed a lenitive ointment to reduce the inflammation in my knee.

B2 The herbal tea had a lenitive effect on her upset stomach.

C1 The therapist recommended a lenitive massage to relieve tension in the muscles.

C2 The spa offered a range of lenitive treatments to promote relaxation and well-being.

Examples of lenitive in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a lenitive ointment to soothe the patient's irritated skin.

informal Using a lenitive cream can help with the itchiness from bug bites.

slang I heard that aloe vera is a lenitive for sunburns.

figurative Listening to music is a lenitive for my stress and anxiety.

Grammatical Forms of lenitive

• past tense: lenitived
• plural: lenitives
• comparative: more lenitive
• superlative: most lenitive
• present tense: lenitives
• future tense: will lenitive
• perfect tense: have lenitived
• continuous tense: is lenitiving
• singular: lenitive
• positive degree: lenitive
• infinitive: to lenitive
• gerund: lenitiving
• participle: lenitived

Origin and Evolution of lenitive

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lenitive' originated from Latin 'lenitivus' which comes from the verb 'lenire' meaning to soften or soothe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe something that has a soothing or alleviating effect, the word 'lenitive' has evolved to also refer to a substance or treatment that reduces pain or discomfort.