Opiate (adj.) describing something soothing or narcotic in effect, often used metaphorically to imply dependence or addiction-like pull. In medical contexts it relates to opium-derived analgesics, but in general usage it can describe sedative or sleep-inducing qualities with connotations of numbing or entrancement. Pronunciation is distinct from the noun form (opiate/opiate-with-stress) and uses a different syllable stress pattern.
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