adjective describing a state of drowsiness or sleepiness
Used to create a mood of lethargy or inactivity in a narrative
Associated with symptoms of depression or fatigue
Used to describe a state of drowsiness or sleepiness in patients
Describing a classroom environment that is dull or unstimulating
The writer described the scene as somnolent, with the characters moving slowly and lethargically.
The psychologist noted that the patient's somnolent state may be a symptom of depression.
The doctor prescribed a medication to help the patient combat their somnolence during the day.
The teacher noticed that many of the students appeared somnolent after lunch, and adjusted the lesson to be more engaging.