somnolent — meaning in English

English meaning

• dozy adj Sleepy or drowsy.
• drowsy adj Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep.
• sleepy adj Tired and wanting to sleep.
• somnolent adj Drowsy or sleepy.

Senses

somnolent is used for these senses in English:

• dozy Quite sleepy or tired.
• somnolent Drowsy or sleepy.

dozy — full definition

1. adj Sleepy or drowsy.
2. adj (British, informal) Slow to understand; a bit stupid.

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