Soporific
Adjective
Definition: Tending to induce sleep; causing drowsiness.
Synonyms: Sleep-inducing, Somnolent, Hypnotic
Antonyms: Invigorating, Stimulating, Awakening
Examples:
- The professor's monotone voice had a soporific effect on his students.
- The medication had a soporific effect, causing her to fall asleep easily.
Mnemonics:
- "Sopor" sounds like "snore," which can be a sound associated with sleepiness.
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English from the Latin word 'soporificus', from 'sopor' meaning "deep sleep" and 'facere' meaning "to make."
Historical Usage:The term has been used since the late 16th century to describe things that induce sleep or drowsiness.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Soporific effect"
Explanation:Refers to the drowsiness or sleepiness caused by something.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "soporific" with "supersonic."
Explanation:"Soporific" is related to sleep and drowsiness, while "supersonic" refers to speeds greater than the speed of sound. They have different meanings and contexts.