Ataractic - Definition
ataractic
adj 1: tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a
tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative
properties before going to bed" [syn: ataractic,
ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing,
tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising]
n 1: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing
mental clarity [syn: tranquilizer, tranquillizer,
tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug,
ataractic agent, ataractic]