relaxant

noun
UK: /rɪˈlæksənt/
US: /rɪˈlæksənt/

  1. A medicine that helps muscles to relax.

    1. My doctor prescribed a relaxant for my back pain.
    2. The patient was given a muscle relaxant to ease the discomfort after the surgery.

  2. Something that helps you to relax and feel less worried or anxious.

    1. Listening to soft music is a great relaxant.
    2. For me, a good book is the perfect relaxant after a long day at work to unwind myself.

Synonyms

sedative tranquilizer
relaxant adjective

  1. Causing relaxation; having the effect of reducing tension or anxiety.

    1. I find the aroma of lavender to be very relaxant.
    2. The warm bath had a relaxant effect on my tense muscles and calmed my anxiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relaxant" in English means: A medicine that helps muscles to relax., Something that helps you to relax and feel less worried or anxious..

The phonetic transcription of "relaxant" is /rɪˈlæksənt/ in British English and /rɪˈlæksənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relaxant": sedative, tranquilizer.

Example usage of "relaxant": "My doctor prescribed a relaxant for my back pain.". More examples on the page.