lenitive

== English == === Etymology === From Latin lēnīt(us) (“softened”) +‎ -ive, from lēniō (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”). === Adjective === lenitive (comparative more lenitive, superlative most lenitive) Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering. Laxative; easing the bowels. (of a person) Mild; gentle. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === lenitive (plural lenitives) An analgesic or other source of relief from pain A laxative. == Italian == === Adjective === lenitive feminine plural of lenitivo