ataraxic 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}]
ataraxic \ataraxic\ n. 1. drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. Syn: ataractic [WordNet 1.5] Ataunt
ataractic \ataractic\ ataraxic \ataraxic\adj. 1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing [WordNet 1.5]