soporific

UK
/ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/
US
/ˌsɑːpəˈrɪfɪk/

Translations

soporificadjective
more soporific
Comp.
most soporific
Super.
UK
/ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/
US
/ˌsɑːpəˈrɪfɪk/
The soporific effect of the medication made it hard for her to stay awake.
Сонный эффект лекарства затруднял ей оставаться бодрой.
The music had a soporific quality that made everyone feel relaxed.
Музыка имела усыпляющее качество, которое заставляло всех чувствовать себя расслабленно.
The lecture was so soporific that half the audience fell asleep.
Лекция была настолько усыпляющей, что половина аудитории заснула.
soporificnoun
soporifics
pl
UK
/ˌsɒp.əˈrɪf.ɪk/
US
/ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf.ɪk/
Synonyms
sleeping pill
sleep aid
sleeping draught
sleep inducer

Definitions

soporificadjective
Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.
The professor's soporific lecture made it difficult for the students to stay awake.
Characterised by or relating to sleepiness; sleepy or drowsy.
A soporific afternoon haze hung over the fields.
soporificnoun
A drug or other substance that induces sleep; a sedative.
He took a mild soporific to help him fall asleep quickly.