narcotic
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/
noun
- A drug that affects the mind or body, often used to relieve pain or cause sleep, and sometimes used illegally for pleasure.
- Many countries have strict laws against the sale of illegal narcotics.
- The doctor prescribed a mild narcotic to help with the patient's severe pain.
- He was arrested for possession of a narcotic without a prescription.
- Something that has a soothing or numbing effect, like a drug.
- The repetitive motion of the waves had a narcotic effect on the tired sailor.
- The sound of rain on the roof was a gentle narcotic that helped her fall asleep.
- For him, television became a daily narcotic to escape from stress.
adjective
- Relating to or having the effect of a narcotic drug; causing sleep, numbness, or reduced pain.
- Some cough syrups contain narcotic ingredients and require a prescription.
- He was given a narcotic injection before the surgery to reduce pain.
- The plant has narcotic properties that were used in ancient medicines.
- Having a soothing or numbing effect, not necessarily related to drugs.
- The monotonous lecture had a narcotic effect on the students.
- The warm milk had a narcotic quality that made the baby drowsy.
- She found the gentle rocking of the train to be almost narcotic.