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somnolent

/sɒmˈnɒlənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does somnolent mean?

adjective

Sleepy or drowsy; inducing or characterized by drowsiness. Often used to describe a state of languid or listless inactivity.

Example

"The somnolent atmosphere of the library made it difficult to focus on my studies."

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