The Collaborative International Dictionary
ataraxic \ataraxic\ n. 1. drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind.
Syn: ataractic
ataractic \ataractic\ ataraxic \ataraxic\adj. 1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize
Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing
Wiktionary
a. 1 Of or pertaining to ataraxia 2 ataractic; tranquilizing
WordNet
adj. tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" [syn: ataractic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquilising]
Usage examples of "ataraxic".
She'd sought an anti-ataraxic, a selective stimulator of consciousness -- something to hold the darkness at bay in a very special manner.
She'd sought an anti-ataraxic, a selective stimulator of consciousness -- something to hold the darkness at bay in a very special manner.