narcotizing
/ˈnɑrkəˌtaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing a state of drowsiness, numbness, or reduced awareness; having a sedative effect.
- The warm, repetitive sound of the rain was almost narcotizing, lulling him into a deep sleep.
- The narcotizing effect of the medication made it hard for her to stay awake during the movie.
- Long lectures can have a narcotizing influence on students, especially after lunch.
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- Present participle of narcotize: to make someone drowsy, numb, or less alert, often with a drug or a dulling influence.
- Watching hours of mindless television is narcotizing his ability to think critically.
- The steady rhythm of the train was narcotizing the passengers into a quiet stupor.
- The doctor is narcotizing the patient before the minor surgical procedure.