sleep-inducing
[/ˈsliːp ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/]
adjective
indutor de sono
1. causing or tending to cause sleep; soporific
The sleep-inducing medication helped her rest through the night.
O medicamento indutor de sono a ajudou a descansar a noite toda.
2. dull, boring, or tedious in a way that makes one want to sleep
His sleep-inducing lecture put half the class to sleep.
Sua palestra entediante fez metade da turma adormecer.
3. characterized by qualities that promote drowsiness
The warm, sleep-inducing atmosphere of the spa made her feel relaxed.
A atmosfera quente e relaxante do spa a fez se sentir tranquila.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'sleep-inducing' is commonly used both literally (referring to medications or medical procedures) and figuratively (describing boring lectures, meetings, or entertainment). In Brazil, this term is frequently used in academic and professional settings to describe tedious presentations or classes. The figurative use is more colloquial and humorous in tone.
NYC Slang
a real snooze-fest; puts you to sleep
Related Idioms & Phrases
put someone to sleep
send someone to the land of nod
knock someone out (figuratively)
duller than watching paint dry
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