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- pronunciation:
- sa
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fihk
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so
p
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fihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
causing sleep or sleepiness.
The drug is highly soporific and should only be taken at bedtime.- antonyms:
- invigorating, stimulating
- similar words:
- drowsy, narcotic, opiate
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definition 2: |
sleepy or drowsy.
- antonyms:
- energetic
- similar words:
- drowsy, sleepy
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related words: |
anesthetic, lethargic, restful, tedious |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a drug, medicine, or the like that causes sleep or sleepiness.
- antonyms:
- stimulant
- similar words:
- narcotic, opiate
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related words: |
anesthetic |
derivation: |
soporifically (adv.) |
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