somnolency
- a word derived from somnolent.
Example Sentences
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A holy calm possesses the village now; the foreign element has passed away with shouting and waving of banners, and its natural life of somnolency is in evidence at last.
From Pagan Papers by Grahame, Kenneth
As the Earth sensibly grew darker, and the travellers' eyes grew dimmer, an irresistible somnolency slowly stole over their weary frames.
From All Around the Moon by Roth, Edward
If Maude and Willie had been in a state of somnolency during their sojourn in Shadow Land, they felt themselves very much awake on reaching the land of Topsy Turvey.
From The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza by Fitzgerald, S. J. Adair
In Mr. Belcher's present condition of self-complacency and somnolency, she was not a welcome visitor.
From Sevenoaks by Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)
Intense cold lulls to somnolency, instead of rousing to activity.
From Theism or Atheism The Great Alternative by Cohen, Chapman
