lenitive

adjective len·i·tive \ˈle-nə-tiv\

Definition of LENITIVE

: alleviating pain or harshness : soothing

— lenitive noun

— len·i·tive·ly adverb

Middle English lenitif, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus, past participle of lenire

First Known Use: 15th century

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