Somnolent

/ˈsɒmnələnt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

drowsy or inclined to sleep; sleepy.

The somnolent atmosphere of the afternoon made it hard for anyone to stay awake.

relating to or marked by sleepiness.

She felt somnolent after the long, tiring lecture.

having a sleepy or lethargic quality.

The somnolent hum of the fan lulled him into a light sleep.

causing or inducing sleepiness.

The medication had a somnolent effect, making him feel unusually tired.

From Latin 'somnolentus', from 'somnus' meaning sleep.

somnolent state

A condition of sleepiness or drowsiness.

somnolent effects

The effects that induce sleepiness, often used in relation to medication.

somnolence

The state of being drowsy or sleepy.

insomnia

Inability to sleep.

Zoned out

After that long meeting, I was totally zoned out.

Nodding off

He was nodding off during the lecture.