pantagogue

/pæntəˈɡɒɡ/ or /pænˈtɑːɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A thing that brings on or induces sleep; a somnific agent.

“The warm sunlight streaming through the window acted as a pantagogue, helping her drift off to sleep.”

Synonyms

  • hypnagogue
  • somnific

Antonyms

  • alertness agent
  • awakener