ETYM French narcotique, Greek, from narke numbness, torpor.
1. Inducing mental lethargy; SYN. soporiferous, soporific.
2. Inducing stupor or narcosis; SYN. narcotizing.
3. Of or relating to or designating narcotics.
In a narcotic manner, using an anaesthetic substance; like a pain reliever; in a calming manner