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somniferous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of somniferous

tending to cause sleep

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Synonyms of somniferous

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

Words Related to somniferous

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 of somniferous

arousing, awakening, energizing, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, wakening, waking

bracing, refreshing, restorative, reviving, stimulative, stimulatory

Antonyms of somniferous

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