somnolent

[ˈsɒmnələnt]

somnolent Definition

• 1. feeling sleepy or drowsy
• 2. tending to induce sleep

Using somnolent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "somnolent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The somnolent atmosphere of the room made it difficult to stay awake.

• Example

  The warm weather made him feel somnolent and lazy.

• Example

  The somnolent effect of the medication was immediate.

somnolent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for somnolent

• drowsy
• sleepy
• sluggish
• lethargic
• torpid

Antonyms for somnolent

• alert
• awake
• energetic

Phrases with somnolent

• somnolent state

  a condition of sleepiness or drowsiness

  Example

  He was in a somnolent state after taking the medication.

• somnolent sound

  a sound that is soothing and calming, often inducing sleep

  Example

  The somnolent sound of the ocean waves helped her fall asleep.

• somnolent behavior

  behavior that is slow, sluggish, or lethargic

  Example

  His somnolent behavior at work got him fired.

Origins of somnolent

from Latin 'somnus', meaning 'sleep'

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Summary: somnolent in Brief

'Somnolent' [ˈsɒmnələnt] means feeling sleepy or drowsy, or tending to induce sleep. It can describe a person's state, behavior, or the effect of something like medication. Synonyms include 'drowsy,' 'sleepy,' 'sluggish,' 'lethargic,' and 'torpid.'