Adjective: ataractic ,a-tu'rak-tik
- Tending to soothe or tranquilize
"took a hot drink with ataractic properties before going to bed";
- ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing [N. Amer], tranquillizing [Brit], tranquillising [Brit]
- A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
"The veterinarian administered a mild ataractic drug to calm the anxious dog";
- tranquilizer [N. Amer], tranquillizer, tranquilliser [Brit], antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, trank [informal]
Derived forms: ataractics
See also: depressant
Type of: psychotropic, psychotropic agent, psychotropic drug, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug
Encyclopedia: Ataractic