Definitions

soporific

[sop-uh-rif-ik, soh-puh-] / ˌsɒp əˈrɪf ɪk, ˌsoʊ pə- /

ADJECTIVE

sleepy; sleep-inducing

Synonyms

STRONG

anesthetic calming deadening hypnotic narcotic opiate sedative

WEAK

balmy dozy drowsy dull mesmerizing nodding numbing quietening slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing tranquilizing

Antonyms

STRONG

upsetting

WEAK

awake conscious exciting invigorating stimulating

Example Sentences

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Soporific was a fair adjective to characterise the game as the interval neared.

From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2020

Said he: "It seemed to be more like South Soporific."

From Time Magazine Archive

Soporific, sō-pō-rif′ik, adj. making or causing sleep.—n. anything that causes sleep.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

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