hypnagogic

Meaning

1. That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous.
2. That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep.

Synonyms

somniferous

hypnogogic

soporiferous

somnolent

soporific

somnific

hypnotic

opiate

Translations

uyutucu

soporös

einschläfernd

soporifer

soporífero

soporífico

schlaffördernd

soporatief

soporeus

hipnagógico

uyku verici

somnifère

hypnagogique

Pronounced as (IPA)

/hɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/

Etymology

From French hypnagogique, from Ancient Greek ὕπνος (húpnos, “sleep”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”).