Overview of noun sedative

The noun sedative has 1 sense

• sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer -- (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)

Overview of adj sedative

The adj sedative has 1 sense

• ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising -- (tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed")