Edulcorative

/ɪˈdʌlkərətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or effect of sweetening, softening, or making something more pleasant or acceptable.

Etymology

From 'edulcoration' plus the suffix '-ive,' describing things that have the quality of edulcorating.

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A little humor can have an edulcorative effect on difficult conversations—it makes the medicine go down easier!

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