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101bland — blandly, adv. blandness, n. /bland/, adj., blander, blandest. 1. pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner. 2. soothing or balmy, as air: a bland southern breeze. 3. nonirritating, as food or medicines: a bland diet. 4. not highly… …
102croon — crooner, n. crooningly, adv. /kroohn/, v.i. 1. to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice: to croon to a baby. 2. to sing in an evenly modulated, slightly exaggerated manner: Popular singers began crooning in the 1930s. 3. to utter a low murmuring… …
103demulcent — /di mul seuhnt/, adj. 1. soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance. n. 2. a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane. [1725 35; < L demulcent (s. of demulcens, prp. of… …
104lull — luller, n. lullingly, adv. /lul/, v.t. 1. to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing. 2. to soothe or quiet. 3. to give or lead to feel a false sense of safety; cause to be less alert, aware, or watchful. v.i. 4. to… …
105mandrake — /man drayk, drik/, n. 1. a narcotic, short stemmed European plant, Mandragora officinarum, of the nightshade family, having a fleshy, often forked root somewhat resembling a human form. 2. the May apple. [1275 1325; ME, var. of mandrage (short… …
106peppermint — /pep euhr mint , meuhnt/, n. 1. an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil. 2. Also called peppermint oil. this oil, or a preparation made from it. 3. a lozenge or confection flavored with peppermint.… …
107demulcent — 1. adjective soothing or softening 2. noun A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues …
108lull — 1. noun a) A period of rest or soothing About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high mdash; 808surfer.com forum [ …
109sedative — 1. noun An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep. Syn: sleeping pill, soporific, tranquilizer, anxiolytic, depressant …
110emollient — 1. noun /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt,ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ a) Something which softens or lubricates the skin. [T]he effectiveness of an emollient is based on its ability to prevent water evaporation, b) Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.… …
