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len·i·tive
I. \ˈlenəd.iv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French lenitif, from Medieval Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus (past participle of lenire to soften, alleviate) + -ivus -ive — more at lenient
1. : alleviating pain or acrimony : assuasive, mitigating, soothing
< this is not a lenitive novel — John Barkham >
2. obsolete : of mild or lenient disposition : gentle
II. noun
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1. archaic : a soothing medicine or application
2. : a means of mitigation or alleviation : palliative
< the gentle lenitive of sleep — Elinor Wylie > |