SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
soporific
adjective
Causing sleepiness or dulling alertness.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Causing drowsiness
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Usage distinction
Return to topSoporific can describe a sleep-inducing effect or, figuratively, a dull presentation. Sedating is a more specific physiological effect and is not interchangeable with boring.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See soporific in use
The repetitive lecture had a soporific effect on the exhausted audience.
The soporific rhythm of quiet rain against the cabin roof made one resting traveler yawn and struggle to keep her eyes open.
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