Associations to the word «Somnolent»

Wiktionary

SOMNOLENT, adjective. Drowsy or sleepy.
SOMNOLENT, adjective. (dated) Causing literal or figurative sleepiness; soporific.

Dictionary definition

SOMNOLENT, adjective. Inclined to or marked by drowsiness; "slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes"; "`slumbery' is archaic"; "the sound had a somnolent effect".

Wise words

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