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somnambulic
Example
The somnambulic patient walked around the room while still asleep. [somnambulic: adjective]
Example
She spoke in a somnambulic tone, as if she were in a dream. [somnambulic: adjective]
somnambulistic
Example
The somnambulistic patient walked around the room while still asleep. [somnambulistic: adjective]
Example
He spoke in a somnambulistic tone, as if he were in a dream. [somnambulistic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Somnambulistic is more commonly used than somnambulic in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between somnambulic and somnambulistic?
Both somnambulic and somnambulistic may have a formal or clinical connotation due to their association with sleep disorders or medical conditions.
