narcotic

noun
UK: /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/
US: /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/

  1. A drug that relieves pain and can cause sleepiness or unconsciousness.

    1. The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic for her pain after surgery.
    2. Many people become addicted to narcotics because of their powerful effects on the brain, leading to significant health and social problems.

  2. Relating to or containing narcotics.

    1. The police found a large amount of narcotic substances in the suspect's car.
    2. The government is working to reduce the illegal production and distribution of narcotic drugs across the country.

Synonyms

opioid opiate analgesic sedative
narcotic adjective

  1. Relating to or having the effects of a narcotic drug.

    1. The patient was in a narcotic state after receiving medication.
    2. The movie had a narcotic effect, lulling me into a calm, almost dreamlike state, although I usually prefer action films.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "narcotic" in English means: A drug that relieves pain and can cause sleepiness or unconsciousness., Relating to or containing narcotics..

The phonetic transcription of "narcotic" is /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/ in British English and /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "narcotic": opioid, opiate, analgesic, sedative.

Example usage of "narcotic": "The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic for her pain after surgery.". More examples on the page.