soporific
adjective | /soporific/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing dullness or lethargy
soporific
adjective | /soporific/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMtending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing dullness or lethargy
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Synonyms
sleep-inducingsedativehypnoticdrowsydulling
Antonyms
invigoratingstimulatingenlivening
Examples
"The long lecture had a soporific effect on the students."
"Warm milk can have a soporific effect before bed."
Mnemonic Trick
SOPORIFIC → SOPOR (sleep) + -IFIC: sleep-making — induces drowsiness.
Etymology
From Latin sopor “sleep.”
Used for substances or experiences that cause sleepiness.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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