View synonyms for somniferous

somniferous

[ som-nif-er-uhs, suhm- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

somniferous

/ sɒmˈnɪfərəs /

1595–1605; < Latin somnifer inducing sleep ( somni-, combining form of somnus sleep + -fer -fer ) + -ous

C17: from Latin somnifer (from somnus sleep + ferre to do) + -ous

I did not find the jolting of the cart at all disagreeable; on the contrary, it had quite a somniferous effect upon me.

This yelp, sounding above the somniferous monotone of grumbling, stirred Cap'n Sproul from his dozing.

They were aware of the somniferous properties of the sap, and Dioscorides2005 mentions the variety with white seeds.

It was of a remarkably somniferous character,—the cunning Le Duc had evidently some object in playing thus.

Night otherwise fallen dark and somniferous to modern mankind.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse