soporiferous

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The atmosphere is soporiferous, hardly conducive to editorial inspiration, and I find the commingled flavours of red-cedar, glue and rubber quite nourishing.

From The Fortune Hunter by Vance, Louis Joseph

"Whence I conclude," said Fritz, addressing himself, "that my orations must be somewhat soporiferous."

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

All this I was told, for, while the whole operation was performing, I lay in a profound sleep, by the force of that soporiferous medicine infused into my liquor.

From The Junior Classics — Volume 5 by Patten, William

At last the soporiferous fume of the wine lulled him into a gentle repose.

From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by

All this I was told, for while the whole operation was performing, I lay in a profound sleep, by the force of that soporiferous medicine infused into my liquor.

From Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year by Hartwell, E. C. (Ernest Clark)