What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sopor
Example
The soporific effects of the medication made it difficult for her to stay awake. [soporific: adjective]
Example
He fell into a deep sopor after the long flight. [sopor: noun]
torpor
Example
The heat of the afternoon induced a sense of torpor in the workers. [torpor: noun]
Example
The bear entered a state of torpor for the winter months. [torpor: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both sopor and torpor are uncommon in everyday language and are typically only used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sopor and torpor?
Both sopor and torpor are formal words and are not commonly used in informal contexts.
