Word Of The Day

  • Somnolent
    • Today's Word

    Somnolent

    SOM-nuh-lunt

    Definition

    (adjective) Sleepy or drowsy; inducing sleep.

    Example

    The somnolent atmosphere in the lecture hall was hard to resist.

    Fun Fact

    “Somnolent” doesn’t just describe people—music, lighting, or even a voice can be somnolent. It’s often used in travel writing and poetry to describe languid settings where time feels slow and eyes get heavy.

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