Pronunciation: /sɑˈpɔrɪfɪk/
noun a drug or other substance that induces drowsiness or sleep
A1 I fell asleep quickly after taking the soporific.
A2 The doctor prescribed a soporific to help me sleep.
B1 The soporific effects of the medication helped the patient relax.
B2 The soporific qualities of the music lulled me into a peaceful slumber.
C1 The soporific nature of the lecture made it difficult to stay awake.
C2 The soporific properties of the herbal tea induced a deep and restful sleep.
adjective tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
A1 The movie was so boring, it was almost soporific.
A2 The sound of the rain on the roof had a soporific effect on the children.
B1 The professor's monotone voice was soporific, making it hard to stay awake during the lecture.
B2 The soothing music had a soporific quality that helped me relax and fall asleep.
C1 The hypnotic rhythm of the train on the tracks had a soporific effect on the passengers.
C2 The combination of the warm sun and gentle breeze created a soporific atmosphere perfect for an afternoon nap.
formal The professor's lecture was so soporific that many students struggled to stay awake.
informal That movie was so soporific, I fell asleep within the first 10 minutes.
slang I can't stand listening to him talk, his voice is so soporific.
figurative The monotonous sound of the rain on the roof had a soporific effect on me.
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