somnolence
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Definition of somnolence
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Synonyms & Antonyms for somnolence
Synonyms
doziness, drowsiness, sleepiness
Antonyms
insomnia, sleeplessness, wakefulness
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The somnolence of their corporate offices, a seasoned visitor quipped, was disturbed only by the periodic whirr of a printer. — The Economist, "Can American utilities profit from the energy transition?," 25 July 2019 The strong sun of the south beats down a tranquil somnolence over the whole town. — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, "Discover Italy’s most delicious secret," 11 July 2019 Four years ago, the head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said there would be no more quick enlargement of the bloc, sending the process into somnolence. — Steven Erlanger, New York Times, "In a New Cold War With Russia, Balkans Become a Testing Ground," 10 Apr. 2018 Johnson comes across as laid-back, sometimes to the point of somnolence. — Gary D'amato, USA TODAY, "Dustin Johnson's game has everything, and this is his U.S. Open so far," 15 June 2018 Johnson comes across as laid-back, sometimes to the point of somnolence. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "D'Amato: Dustin Johnson is No. 1 for a reason and is in control at U.S. Open," 15 June 2018 These drugs are not without negative side effects such as somnolence, lethargy, constipation and drug tolerance, requiring increasing dosages. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Treat pain in children differently than adults," 3 May 2018 Even the seeming somnolence of Ms. Hoss’s voice-over narration has its purpose. — Ben Brantley, New York Times, "Review: ‘Returning to Reims’ and Those European Working-Class Blues," 11 Feb. 2018 Perhaps feeling that there’s no point in competing with a royal tornado, the rest of the cast turns in nigh-invisible performances that lean toward somnolence or stiffness. — Ben Brantley, New York Times, "Review: Michael Urie Puts the Madcap in Hamlet’s Madness," 23 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'somnolence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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