somniferous

som·nif·er·ous

adj \säm-ˈni-f(ə-)rəs\

Definition of SOMNIFEROUS

: soporific

Examples of SOMNIFEROUS

1. <a somniferous enumeration of details that I could have done without>

Origin of SOMNIFEROUS

Latin somnifer somniferous, from somnus + -fer -ferous

First Known Use: 1602

Related to SOMNIFEROUS

Synonyms: drowsy, narcotic, opiate, sleepy, slumberous (or slumbrous), hypnotic, somnolent, soporific

Antonyms: stimulant

Related Words: depressant, relaxant, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing); calming, comforting, lulling, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, restful, settling, soothing; analgesic, anesthetic, anesthetizing, benumbing, deadening, dulling, numbing; hypnotizing, mesmerizing, stupefying

Near Antonyms: arousing, awakening, energizing, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, wakening, waking; bracing, refreshing, restorative, reviving, stimulative, stimulatory

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Rhymes with SOMNIFEROUS

aquiferous