Soporific

usgb/ˌsɑːpəˈrɪfɪk/
adjective

Causing or likely to cause sleep or tiredness.

The soporific sound of the rain outside made it difficult to stay awake.
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Feeling Drowsy

Describes something that makes you feel sleepy, not necessarily at bedtime.

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The lecture was so soporific I nearly dozed off.
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Not Always Negative

Can be used positively for something calming or peacefully boring.

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I find the sound of the ocean waves soporific.
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Literary Use

Often used in literature to enhance imagery of sleepiness or monotony.

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The poet described the noon sun as soporific, dulling active minds.
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