doze off
Slip into slumber
To doze off is to fall asleep unintentionally or gradually, especially when you're supposed to stay awake: I dozed off during the lecture.
The phrase suggests drifting into light sleep rather than deliberately going to bed.
You might doze off on the couch, in a meeting, or while reading.
Brief daytime rest
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- catnapBrief light sleep
- siestaMidday rest
- forty winksBrief informal nap
shuteye · power nap · conk out · zonk out · fall asleep · zzz · dreamland · REM
Wanting to doze
- yawningOpening mouth when tired
- heavy-eyedVisibly fatigued, needing sleep
- blearyDim from fatigue
- groggyWeak and unsteady
nodding · lethargic · sluggish · somnolent · torpid · languid · fatigued · weary
Sing in soft tones
- humLow steady sound
- gentleSoft and kind
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- rockingOscillating on curved base
cradle · nursery · soft music · white noise · lull · melodic · rhythmic · mother's voice
Free from disturbance
- calmFree from agitation
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- cozyWarm and snug
comfortable · warm · restful · quiet · mellow · serene · contented · lounging
Wearisome dullness
- monotonyTiresome lack of change
- dullnessLack of stimulation
- unstimulatingLacking power to engage
- uninterestingFailing to hold attention
droning · long-winded · lecture · meeting · repetitive · humdrum · dreary · bland
nap
Brief daytime rest
forty winks · shuteye · power nap · conk out · zonk out · fall asleep · zzz · dreamland · REM · light sleep
sleepy
Wanting to doze
- yawningOpening mouth when tired
- heavy-eyedVisibly fatigued, needing sleep
- blearyDim from fatigue
groggy · nodding · lethargic · sluggish · somnolent · torpid · languid · fatigued · weary · enervated
croon
Sing in soft tones
rocking · cradle · nursery · soft music · white noise · lull · melodic · rhythmic · mother's voice · bedtime story
peaceful
Free from disturbance
cozy · comfortable · warm · restful · quiet · mellow · serene · contented · lounging · reclining
tedium
Wearisome dullness
- monotonyTiresome lack of change
- dullnessLack of stimulation
- unstimulatingLacking power to engage
uninteresting · droning · long-winded · lecture · meeting · repetitive · humdrum · dreary · bland · uninspired
exhausted
Utterly depleted of energy
drained · overworked · burned out · knackered · wiped out · run-down · depleted · frazzled · overtired · dead tired
doze offwake up
Become conscious again
awaken · come to · rouse · stir · come around
doze offperk up
Become more alert
focus · pay attention · concentrate · stay awake · stay alert
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