asleep

Lost in dreams

Asleep describes the state of sleeping: The baby is finally asleep.

To fall asleep is to transition into sleep.

Body parts that are asleep have gone numb from restricted blood flow: My foot fell asleep.

Figuratively, someone asleep is inattentive or unaware: The regulators were asleep at the switch.

rest

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

siesta · repose · drowse · shuteye · catnap · zzz · yawn · bed · pillow · mattress

dormant

inactive

Not currently functioning

suspended · hibernating · idle · stagnant · inert · sluggish · torpid · lethargic · comatose · unresponsive

dreaming

dream

Sleeping mind's narrative

subconscious · visions · imagery · surreal · REM · sleepwalking · sleeptalking · lucid · drowsy · drifting

unconscious

coma

Unwakeable unconsciousness

faint · blackout · tranquilized · numb · torpor · narcolepsy · syncope · insensible · unaware · oblivious

nighttime

bedtime

Designated hour for retiring

midnight · nightfall · twilight · dusk · pajamas · nightgown · nightcap · stars · owl · crickets

peaceful

tranquil

Calm and untroubled

  • sereneUntroubled and composed
  • calmFree from agitation
  • soothingReducing distress or discomfort

relaxed · gentle · placid · restful · undisturbed · peaceful · mellow · soft · stillness · composed

quiet

hush

Absence of sound

noiseless · hushed · whispered · subdued · soft · muffled · tiptoe · snoring · breathing · murmur

Categories
Opposites
consciousness state

asleepawake

Not in slumber

waking · wide-awake · conscious · wakeful · roused

physical sensation (of body parts)

asleepawake

Not in slumber

feeling · sensitive · responsive · sensate · tingling

alertness and vigilance

asleepalert

Warning or watchfulness

wide-awake · attentive · vigilant · aware · watchful

Phrases
Family

sleep, sleepy, sleeping, slept, sleepiness, sleepless, sleepover, sleepwear, oversleep

Familiarity
Top 2,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G