Somnolent

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑmnələnt/

Definitions of somnolent

adjective describing a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of playing outside, the children were somnolent and ready for bed.

A2 The warm sun shining through the window made the room feel somnolent and cozy.

B1 The soothing music had a somnolent effect on the baby, helping her fall asleep faster.

B2 The somnolent atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place to relax and read a book.

C1 The somnolent hum of the air conditioner in the background added to the peaceful ambiance of the room.

C2 The somnolent rhythm of the waves crashing against the shore lulled me into a state of deep relaxation.

Examples of somnolent in a Sentence

formal The somnolent patient was given a sedative to help him sleep.

informal After a big meal, I always feel somnolent and ready for a nap.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I'm feeling super somnolent.

figurative The somnolent atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place to study in peace.

Grammatical Forms of somnolent

• past tense: somnolented
• plural: somnolents
• comparative: more somnolent
• superlative: most somnolent
• present tense: somnolent
• future tense: will be somnolent
• perfect tense: has been somnolent
• continuous tense: is being somnolent
• singular: somnolent
• positive degree: somnolent
• infinitive: to be somnolent
• gerund: somnolenting
• participle: somnolent

Origin and Evolution of somnolent

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'somnolent' originated from the Latin word 'somnolentus', which is derived from 'somnus' meaning sleep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe something inducing or suggestive of sleepiness, the word 'somnolent' has evolved to also connote a state of drowsiness or lethargy in modern usage.