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Soporific

Definition

(formal, literary) Causing or inducing drowsiness or sleep; having a sedative effect. Often used to describe a dull, monotonous, or uninteresting situation that makes one feel sleepy.

Example Sentences

1The soporific effect of the warm sunshine and gentle waves made it impossible to stay awake on the beach.
2Is the soporific quality of some academic lectures a result of the subject matter or the lecturer's delivery style?
3The soporific atmosphere of the library was disrupted by the sudden noise from the construction site outside.
4Avoid using soporific language in your writing; instead, aim for vivid imagery and engaging narrative.
5There is a fine line between a soothing, relaxing environment and one that is soporific; the former rejuvenates, while the latter merely sedates.

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