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nar·cot·ic
 narcotic
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- pronunciation:
- nar
ka
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
capable of causing drowsiness, loss of consciousness, or numbness.
- synonyms:
- opiate, sedative, soporific
- similar words:
- anesthetic, hypnotic, lenitive
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to a drug or drugs having such capability.
- synonyms:
- depressant, opiate, sedative
- similar words:
- analgesic, anesthetic, pharmaceutical
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| definition 3: |
of or pertaining to addicts of such drugs or to their treatment.
- similar words:
- addictive
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| related words: |
drowsy, lethargic, restful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an addictive drug that induces stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness and may be used medically to relieve pain or induce sleep.
- synonyms:
- depressant, opiate, sedative, soporific
- similar words:
- anesthetic, anodyne, barbiturate, dope, downer, drug, lenitive, medicine, morphine, painkiller
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| definition 2: |
one who is addicted to such a drug.
- similar words:
- addict, anesthetic
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| definition 3: |
other substances or treatments having a similar soothing or numbing effect.
The rocking of the cradle acted as a narcotic on the baby.- synonyms:
- hypnotic, opiate, sedative
- similar words:
- drug, tranquilizer
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| related words: |
junk, opiate |
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| derivation: |
narcotically (adv.) |
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