noun🔗ShareAn agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep."The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her patient sleep better at night. "medicinesubstancebodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing"The teacher gave the students a sedative drink to help them calm down during the test. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading