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somnolence

Pronunciation: [sɒmˈnoʊ.ləns]

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Learn how to use somnolence in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

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?

How to pronounce somnolence

Pronunciation: [sɒmˈnoʊ.ləns]

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