ataractic
ata·rac·tic
noun
adjective
1.
tending to soothe or tranquilize
- “valium has a tranquilizing effect”
- “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
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