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anodyne adj

Anodyne means unlikely to offend. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of anodyne

  • unlikely to offend
  • soothing or pain-relieving

Usage examples of anodyne

The politician gave an anodyne speech full of safe phrases that offended no one.

The nurse applied an anodyne cream to soothe the burn.

His comment was so anodyne that it revealed nothing about his real opinion.

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