Insomniac

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɑːmniˌæk/

Definitions of insomniac

noun a person who suffers from insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is an insomniac and has trouble sleeping at night.

A2 The insomniac struggled to fall asleep despite trying different relaxation techniques.

B1 The insomniac decided to see a doctor to find a solution for their sleepless nights.

B2 As an insomniac, she often found herself awake in the middle of the night, unable to rest.

C1 The insomniac's sleep disorder was so severe that it began to affect their daily life and work.

C2 Despite trying various medications and therapies, the insomniac still struggled to get a good night's sleep.

Examples of insomniac in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed him as an insomniac due to his chronic inability to fall asleep.

informal My friend is such an insomniac, she's always up late scrolling through her phone.

slang I feel like such an insomniac when I can't stop binge-watching Netflix late into the night.

figurative The city that never sleeps is like an insomniac, always buzzing with activity.

Grammatical Forms of insomniac

• past tense: suffered
• plural: insomniacs
• comparative: more insomniac
• superlative: most insomniac
• present tense: suffers
• future tense: will suffer
• perfect tense: has suffered
• continuous tense: is suffering
• singular: insomniac
• positive degree: insomniac
• infinitive: to be an insomniac
• gerund: insomniacing
• participle: insomniac

Origin and Evolution of insomniac

First Known Use: 1853 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insomniac' originated from the Latin word 'insomnis' which means sleepless.

Evolution of the word: The word 'insomniac' has retained its original meaning of someone who suffers from insomnia, but it has also been used more colloquially to describe someone who stays up late or has trouble sleeping due to various reasons.