Sleepwalk
verb
To walk around while asleep, often in a trance-like state.
He often sleepwalks to the kitchen at night.
Usage tips
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sleepwalking episode,sleepwalk during the night,caught sleepwalking
verb
To walk around while asleep, often in a trance-like state.
He often sleepwalks to the kitchen at night.
Usage tips
Neutral
sleepwalking episode,sleepwalk during the night,caught sleepwalking
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary
Sleepwalking often appears in literature as a metaphor for unconscious actions.
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, revealing her guilt.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
When someone is unaware of their actions, you might say they're 'sleepwalking through life'.
He was sleepwalking through life, never truly engaged with reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
Sleepwalking can indicate deeper sleep disorders or stress.
Her sleepwalking was a sign that she was troubled.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary
Sleepwalking often appears in literature as a metaphor for unconscious actions.
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, revealing her guilt.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
When someone is unaware of their actions, you might say they're 'sleepwalking through life'.
He was sleepwalking through life, never truly engaged with reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
Sleepwalking can indicate deeper sleep disorders or stress.
Her sleepwalking was a sign that she was troubled.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary
Sleepwalking often appears in literature as a metaphor for unconscious actions.
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, revealing her guilt.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
When someone is unaware of their actions, you might say they're 'sleepwalking through life'.
He was sleepwalking through life, never truly engaged with reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
Sleepwalking can indicate deeper sleep disorders or stress.
Her sleepwalking was a sign that she was troubled.
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