soporose

[ sop-uh-rohs, soh-puh- ]

adjective

1. sleepy.
2. Pathology. characterized by abnormal slumber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soporose¹

First recorded in 1700–10; sopor + -ose ¹

Example Sentences

Profuse sweats during a soporose state, bull� and gangrenous spots, obstruction of the bronchia with mucus or serum, pneumonia or pericarditis,—these are all grave indications.

From Project Gutenberg

Priapism continued, but the man went into a soporose condition, with occasional intervals of satyriasis.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• mesmerizing
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