somnolent
adjectiveHow many syllables in somnolent?
There are 3 syllables in the word somnolent.How to pronounce somnolent:
Definition of somnolent:
- somnolent (adjective):
- drowsy
- of a kind likely to induce sleep
- inclined to or marked by drowsiness.
Synonyms for somnolent:
asleep
comatose
dozy
drowsy
half-awake
heavy-eyed
nodding off
resting
sleeping
sleepy
slumberous
slumbrous
torpid
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