Somnolent
adjective
Feeling sleepy or tired.
After a long day at work, she felt somnolent and ready for bed.
adjective
Causing or encouraging sleep.
The doctor prescribed a somnolent medication to help with my insomnia.
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Technical
adjective
Quiet, peaceful or inactive like asleep.
The somnolent village was undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
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Literary
adjective
Feeling sleepy or tired.
After a long day at work, she felt somnolent and ready for bed.
adjective
Causing or encouraging sleep.
The doctor prescribed a somnolent medication to help with my insomnia.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Quiet, peaceful or inactive like asleep.
The somnolent village was undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling Drained
Use 'somnolent' when describing a person who is so tired they're almost in a state of sleepiness.
After hiking for hours, his somnolent expression said it all.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Bedtime
'Somnolent' is often used when someone is winding down before sleep, not just tired from activity.
The dimmed lights made her feel somnolent.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Being described as 'somnolent' isn't bad; it's a natural state of needing rest.
His somnolent mood was understandable after the long journey.
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling Drained
Use 'somnolent' when describing a person who is so tired they're almost in a state of sleepiness.
After hiking for hours, his somnolent expression said it all.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Bedtime
'Somnolent' is often used when someone is winding down before sleep, not just tired from activity.
The dimmed lights made her feel somnolent.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Being described as 'somnolent' isn't bad; it's a natural state of needing rest.
His somnolent mood was understandable after the long journey.
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling Drained
Use 'somnolent' when describing a person who is so tired they're almost in a state of sleepiness.
After hiking for hours, his somnolent expression said it all.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Bedtime
'Somnolent' is often used when someone is winding down before sleep, not just tired from activity.
The dimmed lights made her feel somnolent.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Being described as 'somnolent' isn't bad; it's a natural state of needing rest.
His somnolent mood was understandable after the long journey.
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