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somnolence

noun
ˈsɒmnələns

Meaning

A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
A strong desire for sleep or drowsiness.

Example Sentences

The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.

After the heavy meal, he felt a wave of somnolence.

Synonyms

Drowsiness, Sleepiness, drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, lethargy, slumber
Entry 1
Drowsiness, Sleepiness
Entry 2
drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, lethargy, slumber

Antonyms

Wakefulness, Alertness, wakefulness, alertness, vigilance
Entry 1
Wakefulness, Alertness
Entry 2
wakefulness, alertness, vigilance

Collocations

feeling of somnolence, sudden somnolence, daytime somnolence

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