1. relieving or reducing pain
Usage: medical

1. a substance that relieves or reduces pain
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an analgetic medication for her headaches.
• Aspirin has analgetic properties that make it effective for minor pain.
• The analgetic effect of the drug lasted for several hours.
• She took an analgetic before the dental procedure.
• The analgetic cream provided relief from muscle soreness.
• Many over-the-counter analgetics are available at the pharmacy.