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soporific

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted cfiiooprsStarts with SEnds with C0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. inducing mental lethargy

Word origin

From French soporifique, from Latin sopor (“deep sleep”). Unrelated to stupor (distinct in Proto-Indo-European).

Used in a sentence

  • The doctor prescribed a soporific to help the patient sleep.
  • And ancient soporifics—such as poisonous leaves and various opiate concoctions—were roughly as likely to kill you as they were to induce REM.
  • It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is “soporific.” I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit. They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies!

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