somnific en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /sɒmˈnɪf.ɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /sɑmˈnɪf.ɪk/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin somnificus, from somnus (“sleep”) + facere (“to make”). By surface analysis, somn- + -ific.
Meanings
- Causing sleep; somniferous.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most somnific | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more somnific | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |