soporific
adjective/noun
Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; sleepy or boring. As a noun, a drug or other agent that induces sleep.
Etymology
From Latin "sopor" (deep sleep) + "-fic" (making), from "facere" (to make). Related to "sopor" (deep sleep) and shares roots with hypnotic states.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The soporific lecture had half the audience nodding off."
- 2.
"Warm milk is a mild soporific for many people."
- 3.
"The soporific effect of the medication lasted several hours."
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Fun Fact
Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit features "soporific" when Peter's mother gives him chamomile tea after his adventure. The sophisticated vocabulary choice in a children's book became a beloved literary tradition.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (S, O, P, O, R, I, F, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Words ending in "IC" are often good scoring opportunities.
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