lie-abed

Habitual morning dawdler

A lie-abed is someone who stays in bed late, especially out of laziness rather than necessity.

The word is old-fashioned and mildly teasing: Get up, you lie-abed—it's nearly noon.

Also spelled as one word: lieabed.

laziness

lazy

Avoiding effort or exertion

idler · loafer · slugabed · layabout · slothful · indolent · lethargic · languid · torpid · unmotivated

morning

sunrise

Morning light's arrival

pillow · comforter · duvet · blanket · sheets · mattress · awakening · yawn · stretch · late morning

leisure

relaxation

State of being unwound

ease · downtime · tranquility · peacefulness · serenity · quietude · laziness · comfort · snuggle · cozy

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

dreaming · oversleep · sleep in · drowsy · half-awake · groggy · bedrest · siesta · late riser

Opposites
waking habits and morning activity

lie-abedearly riser

Person who wakes at dawn

early bird · morning person · lark · go-getter · industrious

Family

lie, abed, lies, liar, bed, beds, bedded, bedding, bedridden

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