somniferous
adjectiveHow many syllables in somniferous?
There are 4 syllables in the word somniferous.How to pronounce somniferous:
Definition of somniferous:
- somniferous (adjective):
- soporific
- adjective. sleep inducing.
Synonyms for somniferous:
depressant
drowsy
hypnogogic
hypnotic
hypnotizing
narcotic
opiate
sleepy
slumberous
slumbrous
somnific
somnolent
soothing
soporiferous
soporific
Antonyms for somniferous:
adrenalizing
animating
bracing
brisk
cordial
electrifying
encouraging
energising
energizing
enlivening
envigorating
exciting
exhilarating
fascinating
fortifying
fresh
galvanising
galvanizing
health-giving
healthful
healthy
heartening
hyper
inciteful
inspiring
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