Meaning & Definition of word "Somnolent"
Somnolent
/ˈsɒmnələnt/
adjective:
- 1. drowsy or inclined to sleep; sleepy.
- Example: The somnolent atmosphere of the afternoon made it hard for anyone to stay awake.
- 2. relating to or marked by sleepiness.
- Example: She felt somnolent after the long, tiring lecture.
- 3. having a sleepy or lethargic quality.
- Example: The somnolent hum of the fan lulled him into a light sleep.
- 4. causing or inducing sleepiness.
- Example: The medication had a somnolent effect, making him feel unusually tired.
Etymology
●From Latin 'somnolentus', from 'somnus' meaning sleep.
Common Phrases and Expressions
somnolent state:
A condition of sleepiness or drowsiness.
somnolent effects:
The effects that induce sleepiness, often used in relation to medication.
Related Words
somnolence:
The state of being drowsy or sleepy.
insomnia:
Inability to sleep.
Slang Meanings of somnolent
Meaning: Zoned out
● Example Sentence: After that long meeting, I was totally zoned out.
Meaning: Nodding off
● Example Sentence: He was nodding off during the lecture.