Soporific
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Soporific is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Something boring or dull.
- (pharmacology) Tending to induce sleep.
- (figuratively) Boring, dull.
Example Sentences
The professor delivered a soporific lecture.
The doctor prescribed a soporific to help the patient sleep.
And ancient soporifics—such as poisonous leaves and various opiate concoctions—were roughly as likely to kill you as they were to induce REM.
It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is “soporific.” I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit. They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies!
Word Forms
- soporifics
- soporifick
Synonyms for soporific
Depending on context, synonyms include dormitive, hypnic, hypnotic, slumberous, somniferous, somnific.
Antonyms for soporific
Common opposites include arousing, enlivening, invigorating, provocative, rousing, stimulating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soporiferous, somnific, somniferous, hypnotic, uninteresting, depressant.
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