sudorific
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //sjuːˈdɔːrɪfɪk//
KK: /sudəˈrɪfɪk/
adjective
Definition
Something that causes or increases sweating.
Example
The hot weather had a sudorific effect on everyone at the beach.
Conversation
I noticed that the weather is quite sudorific today.
Yeah, it's making me sweat just standing here!
I guess we should find some shade to cool off.
Definitely! A cool drink would help too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sweaty
perspiratory
diaphoretic
Antonyms
dry
cool
chilly
noun
Definition
A type of medicine that causes sweating.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific to help with the patient's fever.
Conversation
Have you ever tried that sudorific tea for a cold?
No, I haven't heard of it. Does it really work?
Yeah, it makes you sweat a lot and helps clear your sinuses.
Root Explanation
Sudorific → It is formed from "sudor" (from Latin, meaning sweat) and "-ific" (meaning causing or making). The word "sudorific" means causing or producing sweat.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sweat' ('sudor') and remember that 'sudorific' means something that makes you sweat.
Visually Confused Words
stuporific
odorific
antisudorific