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somnolent

adjective

Inclined to or marked by drowsiness

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
T
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈsɒmnələnt

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adjective

  1. Inclined to or marked by drowsiness

    “Slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes”

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Example Sentences

Slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
‘slumbery’ is archaic
The sound had a somnolent effect

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