Meaning
sedative, tranquiliser
- A medicinal substance taken to reduce agitation, anxiety, or pain.
In a sentence
Il medico gli ha prescritto un leggero calmante per aiutarlo a dormire.
The doctor prescribed him a mild sedative to help him sleep.
Non prendere calmanti senza prima consultare un farmacista o il tuo medico.
Do not take sedatives without first consulting a pharmacist or your doctor.
Ha assunto un calmante naturale a base di camomilla prima della conferenza.
She took a natural chamomile-based sedative before the conference.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calmante | masculine · singular |
| calmanti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun it is masculine ('un calmante'). It can also function as an adjective ('effetto calmante').
- Originally the present participle of 'calmare' ('to calm').