How do you pronounce somnolence?

somnolence is pronounced as /ˈsɒmnələns/.

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somnolence

😪somnolence

noun

/ˈsɒmnələns/

somniferous somnolent

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Meaning

A strong desire for sleep or drowsiness.

A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.

Example Sentences

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

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

Synonyms

drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, lethargy, slumber, Drowsiness, Sleepiness

Entry 1

drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, lethargy, slumber

Entry 2

Drowsiness, Sleepiness

Antonyms

wakefulness, alertness, vigilance, Wakefulness, Alertness

Entry 1

wakefulness, alertness, vigilance

Entry 2

Wakefulness, Alertness

Collocations

feeling of somnolence, sudden somnolence, daytime somnolence

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