narcotic: 意味と定義

An addictive drug, such as opium, that reduces pain, alters mood and behavior, and usually induces sleep or stupor. Natural and synthetic narcotics are used in medicine to control pain.

A soothing, numbing agent or thing: "There was the blessed narcotic of bridge, at the Colony or at the home of friends” ( Louis Auchincloss).

Inducing sleep or stupor; causing narcosis.

Of or relating to narcotics, their effects, or their use.

Of, relating to, or intended for one addicted to a narcotic.