soporific
/ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep GRE
Example in Context
The speaker's soporific delivery, combined with the overheated room, caused several audience members to struggle to stay awake.
Synonyms
sleepydrowsyboring
Etymology
Making one fall into DEEP SLEEP.
- sopor (Latin) — deep sleep
- facere (Latin) — to make
Memory Aid
😴Sounds like “so poor if sick”
If you're SO POOR, you'll fall ASLEEP in class, thanks to the SOPORIFIC lecture!
Visual Association
😴A student dozing off in a classroom, head on the desk, while the teacher drones on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “soporific” mean on the GRE?
soporific (adjective) means “Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep”. The speaker's soporific delivery, combined with the overheated room, caused several audience members to struggle to stay awake.
How to remember “soporific” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “soporific” sounds like “so poor if sick”. If you're SO POOR, you'll fall ASLEEP in class, thanks to the SOPORIFIC lecture!
What are synonyms for “soporific”?
Common synonyms: sleepy, drowsy, boring.