somniferous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /sɑmˈnɪfəɹəs/ (General-American)
- /sɒmˈnɪfəɹəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From Latin somnifer + -ous, from somnus (“sleep”) + ferre (“to bring”).
Meanings
- causing or inducing sleep, normally with harmful overtones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more somniferous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most somniferous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |