Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊpər/

Definitions of sopor

noun a deep sleep or trance-like state

Example Sentences

A1 I fell into a deep sopor after a long day of work.

A2 The sopor induced by the medication helped me sleep through the night.

B1 The sopor that enveloped her was so deep that she didn't even hear the alarm clock.

B2 The sopor of the warm summer afternoon made it difficult to stay awake during the lecture.

C1 His sopor was so profound that not even the loud noises outside could wake him up.

C2 The sopor that settled over the room was so heavy that it felt like a physical weight on our chests.

adjective relating to or inducing sleep or drowsiness

Example Sentences

A1 The room was so quiet and soporific that I fell asleep instantly.

A2 The sopor atmosphere of the spa helped me relax and unwind.

B1 The sopor ambiance of the library made it the perfect place to study.

B2 The soporific effects of the medication helped me get a good night's sleep.

C1 The sopor quality of the music put the audience in a trance-like state.

C2 The soporific nature of the film made it difficult to stay awake until the end.

Examples of sopor in a Sentence

formal After a long day of work, he fell into a deep sopor as soon as his head hit the pillow.

informal I always feel so refreshed after a good sopor.

slang I can't function without my daily sopor.

figurative The sopor of winter enveloped the town in a peaceful stillness.

Grammatical Forms of sopor

past tense

slept

plural

sopors

comparative

more sopor

superlative

most sopor

present tense

sleep

future tense

will sleep

perfect tense

have slept

continuous tense

is sleeping

singular

sopor

positive degree

sopor

infinitive

to sleep

gerund

sleeping

participle

sleeping

Origin and Evolution of sopor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sopor' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to mean deep sleep or drowsiness, the word 'sopor' has evolved over time to also refer to a state of extreme lethargy or lack of awareness.