Synonyms for Soporiferous (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (sleep inducing):
soporific, somniferous, hypnagogic, hypnogogic, somnific
WordNet sense 2 (capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent):
depressant
WordNet sense 3 (inducing mental lethargy):
narcotic
WordNet sense 4 (arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement):
uninteresting
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