somnolent meaning

UK US /ˈsɑmnələnt/ 3 syllables

somnolent (adjective): inclined to or marked by drowsiness.

Definition of somnolent

  1. inclined to or marked by drowsiness
    • slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
    • `slumbery' is archaic
    • the sound had a somnolent effect

    Synonyms: slumberous, slumbery, slumbrous

    Similar: asleep

    Related forms: somnolence

How to pronounce somnolent

somnolent is pronounced /ˈsɑmnələnt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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