English noun: somnolence | |||
1. | somnolence (state) a very sleepy state | ||
Samples | Sleepiness causes many driving accidents. | ||
Synonyms | drowsiness, sleepiness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | temporary state | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | oscitance, oscitancy | ||
Antonyms | sleeplessness, wakefulness | ||