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adjective

variants also tranquillized
Definition of tranquilizednext
as in relieved

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tranquilized

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verb

variants also tranquillized
past tense of tranquilize
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilized
  1. relieved
  2. calmed
  3. relaxed
  4. bovine
  5. phlegmatic
  6. impassive
  7. aloof
  8. dispassionate
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, those who did or did not feel relieved about the election results were split at 50 percent.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In one video that was shared to X (formerly Twitter), Swift looked at times excited, nervous and relieved while standing with Sheawna Weathersby, the partner of Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Chariah Gordon, the girlfriend of wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The defense eventually calmed down enough to force punts and multiple turnovers, one of which resulted in a fumble return for a touchdown.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of calmed
Adjective
  • But while Silicon Valley leaders advocate for relaxed restrictions on high-skilled immigration to enhance America's global competitiveness, Trump's first term took a contradictory approach.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.
    Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • Take note, these softgels are not vegetarian or vegan, since they’re made from bovine gelatin.
    Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
  • What are the ethical questions surrounding bovine colostrum powder? Is taking bovine colostrum powder safe?
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of bovine
Adjective
  • The idea of a chic, dynamic pop culture was twinned with the self-image of phlegmatic Brits.
    Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Capper struck me as phlegmatic about the power of the supermarkets.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
Definition of phlegmatic
Adjective
  • As for the Bruckner, the Berliners succeeded in animating a figure who is too often treated as an impassive statue.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Navigating the new era of AI innovation While Keith Davidson faces ongoing questioning, former president Donald Trump is largely an impassive figure in...
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 25 May 2024
Definition of impassive
Adjective
  • While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • To this day, snippets of Biden appearing aloof are a staple of the Republican National Committee’s @RNCResearch account on X. On the left, numerous X accounts exist mostly to promote clips of Trump sounding unhinged.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of aloof
Adjective
  • No doubt, there is warmth, sentiment, even yearning, in it, but there is also dispassionate observation.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Writers’ obsessions can illuminate their subjects in ways that more dispassionate approaches can’t.
    Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispassionate
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