somnolence
Pronunciation: [sɒmˈnoʊ.ləns]
Word
Context: "health"
(noun) the state of being very sleepy or drowsy. When someone is feeling somnolent, they might want to take a nap because their body feels heavy and tired.
Example
After a long day of school, I felt a sense of somnolence and decided to take a short nap.
Example
Even though it was late, I didn't feel any somnolence and decided to keep reading.
Example
Have you ever felt such somnolence that you couldn't stay awake during a movie?
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