Definition of Somniferous

somniferous describes something that prompts sleep

Examples of Somniferous in a sentence

Since her prescription sleep aid had a fast-acting somniferous effect, the woman has to be prepared to fall asleep soon after taking it.  🔊

The book had a somniferous effect upon me, but I was able to read one chapter before falling asleep.  🔊

The somniferous details of her uninteresting narrative are making me drowsy.  🔊

A somniferous result occurs in almost all patients, as they usually fall asleep after taking the medication.  🔊

Yawning in the audience revealed that the long movie had a somniferous effect on many of the viewers.  🔊

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