Soporific

/ˌsɑpəˈrɪfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; extremely boring.

Etymology

From Latin 'sopor' (deep sleep) plus '-ficus' (making), literally meaning 'sleep-making.' Used in medical contexts since the 17th century for sleep-inducing drugs, then extended to describe anything that causes drowsiness through boredom.

Kelly Says

Think 'soap-orific' — imagine being so bored by a soap opera that it puts you to sleep! The 'sopor' root appears in 'soprano' too, but here it's all about that deep, deep sleep.

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