Somnolent: meaning, definitions and examples

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somnolent

 

[ หˆsษ’mnษ™lษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sleepy state

Somnolent describes a state of drowsiness or sleepiness. It can refer to a person who is half-asleep or in a state of lethargy. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe patients who exhibit decreased alertness. Somnolent individuals may have difficulty staying awake and could easily fall asleep, making it essential to address any underlying causes.

Synonyms

drowsy, heavy-eyed, lethargic, sleepy

Examples of usage

  • After the long lecture, many students felt somnolent.
  • The warm room made him somnolent during the meeting.
  • Certain medications can leave patients feeling somnolent.

Translations

Translations of the word "somnolent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlรคfrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ senny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ somnoliento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyku hali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ospalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ospalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜ๆ˜ๆฌฒ็ก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spanek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sofandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatqฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ somnoliento

Etymology

The word 'somnolent' comes from the Latin 'somnolentus,' which means 'sleepy' or 'drowsy.' This Latin term is derived from 'somnus,' meaning 'sleep.' The journey of the word into English traces back to the early 19th century, where it began to be used in medical terminology to describe patients exhibiting excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Its usage has expanded into more general contexts, often appearing in literature and conversations about fatigue or lethargy. Over the years, 'somnolent' has maintained its connection to sleep, emphasizing the nuance of being on the edge of consciousness, rather than in a deep sleep.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,156 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.