anxiolytic

/æŋˈsɪ.ʊ.lɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or serving as a medication that reduces anxiety

“The psychiatrist recommended an anxiolytic medication to help her patient manage her anxiety.”

2. noun

a medication that reduces anxiety

“She took an anxiolytic to calm her nerves before the big presentation.”

3. noun

a substance that reduces anxiety

“The anxiolytic in the new supplement helped her relax after a long day.”

Synonyms

  • anti-anxiety
  • tranquilizer

Antonyms

  • anxiogenic
  • anxious