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Definition of “somniferously”

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somniferously (sɒmˈnɪfərəslɪ)

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adverb

in a way that induces sleep

somniferous (sɒmˈnɪfərəs ) or somnific

Definitions

adjective

(rare) tending to induce sleep

Derived Forms

somˈniferously adverb

Word Origin

C17: from Latin somnifer (from somnus sleep + ferre to do) + -ous

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