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somnolent

Somnolent (adj) means Drowsy or sleepy.

adj
1
Drowsy or sleepy.
2
Causing literal or figurative sleepiness.
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Etymology

First attested in 1615. Borrowed from French somnolent, from Old French sompnolent, from Latin somnolentus, from somnus (“sleep”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of somnolent?

"somnolent" (adj) means drowsy or sleepy.

What are the different meanings of somnolent?

"somnolent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Drowsy or sleepy; 2. Causing literal or figurative sleepiness.

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