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SOMNOLENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does somnolent mean?
• SOMNOLENT (adjective)
The adjective SOMNOLENT has 1 sense:
1. inclined to or marked by drowsiness
Familiarity information: SOMNOLENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inclined to or marked by drowsiness
Synonyms:
slumberous; slumbery; slumbrous; somnolent
Context example:
the sound had a somnolent effect
Similar:
asleep (in a state of sleep)
Derivation:
somnolence (a very sleepy state)
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