sleep-inducing

Makes you drowsy

Sleep-inducing describes something that causes drowsiness or helps bring on sleep.

The term applies literally to medications and remedies: a sleep-inducing herbal tea.

More often it's a polite way of calling something boring: His sleep-inducing lectures emptied the hall by midterm.

pharmaceutical

sedative

Drug promoting calm

barbiturate · benzodiazepine · drowsy · hypnotic · valerian · chamomile · diphenhydramine · over-the-counter · prescription · dosage

environmental

white noise

Constant random sound

weighted blanket · cool room · blackout curtains · aromatherapy · lullaby · soft music · rain sounds · ocean waves · cozy · snug

boring

monotonous

Unchangingly dull

tiresome · soporific · mind-numbing · lecture · sermon · documentary · textbook · meeting · presentation · drone

Categories
Opposites
arousal/alertness effect

sleep-inducingstimulating

Arousing interest or energy

energizing · invigorating · awakening · arousing · revitalizing

engagement/interest level

sleep-inducingriveting

Completely holding one's attention

gripping · captivating · engrossing · fascinating · enthralling

Family

sleep, sleepy, sleepiness, sleeper, sleepers, sleeping, sleepless, sleeplessly, sleeplessness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G