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somnolescent

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛsənt

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adj

Meaning 1

Drowsy, tending to sleep.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: drowsy, sleepbound, somnolent, adrowse, bedroomy, dozy, dopey, dragging one's tail, eyelids at half-mast, nodding off, oscitant, out of steam, sleepish, sleepy, slombry, snoozy, slumberful, slumberous, slumbersome, slumbery, somniculous, somnolescent, tired

Antonyms: none provided

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