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.

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