somnolently

[US]/ˈsɒmnələntli/
[UK]/ˈsɑːmnələntli/

Translation

adv.sleepily; drowsily; causing sleepiness; hypnotically

Phrases & Collocations

dozed somnolently

drowsed somnolently

yawned somnolently

slumbered somnolently

slept somnolently

lazed somnolently

snoozed somnolently

reclined somnolently

nodded somnolently

sat somnolently

Example Sentences

the cat lay somnolently in the warm afternoon sunlight, occasionally twitching its ears.

she somnolently gazed out the window, watching the raindrops trace patterns on the glass.

the old man sat somnolently in his armchair, a half-read book resting on his lap.

he somnolently stretched his limbs upon waking, reluctant to leave the cozy bed.

the toddler somnolently suckled at her mother's breast, gradually drifting into peaceful slumber.

the traveler somnolently nodded off on the train, his head gently bobbing with each motion.

after the heavy meal, everyone sat somnolently around the table, too full to move.

she somnolently smiled in her sleep, apparently dreaming of pleasant memories.

the summer heat made the workers somnolently pause their labors under the shade trees.

he somnolently replied to the question, his words barely audible and slow.

the dog lay somnolently on the cool tiles, panting softly in the afternoon warmth.

the student somnolently blinked at the chalkboard, struggling to stay awake during the lecture.

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