Soporific
(adjective)
- Inducing drowsiness or sleep; having a sedative effect.
- Boring or uninteresting to the point of causing drowsiness or boredom.
- Tending to calm the emotions or soothe the senses.
Origin:
The word 'soporific' comes from the latin word 'sopor' meaning 'sleep'.
Examples:
- The sound of the rain was soporific, making her feel drowsy and relaxed.
- The lecture was so soporific that half the audience was asleep by the end of it.
- The gentle rocking of the boat had a soporific effect on the children, putting them to sleep.
- The soporific music was calming and soothing, helping her to forget about her worries.
- The soporific scent of lavender filled the room, helping her to fall asleep quickly.