Narcotic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or designating narcotics; "narcotic addicts"; "narcotic stupor".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The police discovered a hidden lab used to produce a highly potent narcotic.
- He slipped into a deep narcotic coma due to an overdose of prescription pills.
- His research on narcotic plants shed light on potential cures for terminal diseases.
- Doctors administer careful dosages to minimize the risks associated with the strong narcotic pain relievers.
- They rushed him to the emergency room where they were working hard to break his 48 hour long narcotic trance.
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Meaning 2
Inducing stupor or narcosis; "narcotic drugs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
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Meaning 3
Inducing mental lethargy; "a narcotic speech".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The professor's slow and monotonous tone made his lectures a narcotic experience for many students.
- The warm sunshine on the beach had a narcotic effect on her, and she soon fell asleep.
- The repetitive drone of the politician's voice during his speech was narcotic, putting several people to sleep.
- She found the gentle lapping sound of the waves against the shore to be narcotic and calming.
- His dull and unenthusiastic delivery made the entire presentation a narcotic experience for the audience.