Synonyms for opiate

Most common

hypnotic · narcotic · sedative · soporific · anodyne · somniferous

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.

Example sentences

• hypnotic She's very susceptible to hypnotic suggestion.
• narcotic This substance is a narcotic if inhaled.
• sedative Your so-called sedative only exacerbates the pain.
• soporific The book I bought yesterday is a real soporific.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

anodyne

8 letters

hypnotic³, narcotic³, sedative³

9 letters

soporific

11 letters

somniferous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hypnotic³ = 3 syllables).