opium
27 synonyms and 0 antonyms for opium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An addictive narcotic drug made from the dried sap of the opium poppy, containing morphine and other alkaloids.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin opium and ultimately Greek opion, from opos, "juice of a plant."
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What does “opium” mean?
The word “opium” means an addictive narcotic drug made from the dried sap of the opium poppy, containing morphine and other alkaloids. In plain terms, a powerful drug from poppies, or figuratively anything that numbs people to their problems.
How do you pronounce “opium”?
“Opium” is pronounced OH-pee-uhm (/ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “opium” in a sentence?
Here is “opium” used in a sentence: “Opium was widely used as a painkiller before modern medicine developed safer alternatives.”
What is another word for “opium”?
Words with a similar meaning to “opium” include aunti/aunti Emma, big O, chandu, Chinese tobacco, dopium and dream gun.
What part of speech is “opium”?
“Opium” is a noun.
Where does the word “opium” come from?
The word “opium” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin opium and ultimately Greek opion, from opos, "juice of a plant.".
Is “opium” a common word?
“Opium” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “opium” have?
“Opium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an addictive narcotic drug made from the dried sap of the opium poppy, containing morphine and other alkaloids.