English / word
anodyne
adjective C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
not likely to cause offense or controversy; bland and innocuous; also capable of soothing pain
In context
01
The speaker's anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
02
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Synonyms
harmless,inoffensive,bland
Antonyms
offensive,harmful,provocative
Collocations
anodyne statement,anodyne remarks,anodyne comment