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soporific [ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk] adj also archaic soporiferous 1. inducing sleep 2. drowsy; sleepy n
(Medicine) a drug or other agent that induces sleep soporifically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
soporific adjective sleep-inducing, hypnotic, sedative, sleepy, somnolent, tranquillizing, somniferous (rare) the soporific effects of alcohol Quotations "It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is `soporific'" [Beatrix Potter The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies] Translations soporific [ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk] adj → soporifero/a soporific [ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk] adj → soporifero/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies! When I had read two or three of the small hours away and was as wide awake as ever, I found that a drink furnished the soporific effect. To say the truth, these soporific parts are so many scenes of serious artfully interwoven, in order to contrast and set off the rest; and this is the true meaning of a late facetious writer, who told the public that whenever he was dull they might be assured there was a design in it. |
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