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anodyne

adjective

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

inoffensive, bland, harmless, soothing, palliative

provocative, offensive, harmful

anodyne statement, anodyne comment, anodyne medicine

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

last; concluding; decisive; ultimate