← BackshareGuessnepenthean/ˌnɛpənˈθiːən/adjectiveRelating to or causing forgetfulness of pain or sorrow; soothing.The music had a nepenthean effect, calming her anxious mind.The nepenthean qualities of the tea helped him relax.He sought a nepenthean escape from his daily stress.Synonymssoothingcalming