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adj
Sleepy, drowsy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: slumbery, somnolent, adrowse, bedroomy, dozy, dopey, dragging one's tail, drowsy, eyelids at half-mast, nodding off, oscitant, out of steam, sleepbound, sleepish, sleepy, slombry, snoozy, slumberful, slumberous, slumbersome, somniculous, somnolescent, tired
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Sleep-inducing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: hypnotic, somnolent, dormitive, hypnic, slumberous, somniferous, somnific, soporiferous, soporific, soporous, stupefacient, stupefactive, tranquilizing, vapid
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: slumbery, slumbrous, somnolent
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
quiet and tranquil
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: slumbrous
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English slumber Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English slumberous From slumber + -ous.
