oversleeper

Late morning riser

An oversleeper is someone who sleeps longer than intended, missing alarms or appointments.

The term usually describes a habitual tendency rather than a single instance: I'm a chronic oversleeper—I've been late to work three times this month.

It can also refer to someone who simply sleeps more than average.

leisurely

snooze

Light brief sleep

bed · pillow · blanket · mattress · doze · nap · siesta · cozy · comfortable · weekend

habitual

chronic

Persisting over time

  • hypersomniaDisorder of excessive sleepiness
  • narcolepsyNeurological excessive drowsiness condition
  • apneaTemporary cessation of respiration

fatigue · sluggishness · lethargy · drowsiness · somnolence · grogginess · night-owl · nocturnal · circadian · melatonin

tardy

late

Not on time

belated · rush-hour · last-minute · straggler

rested

refreshed

Restored to vigor

well-rested · alert · bright-eyed · vigorous · restored · recharged · recovered · renewed · invigorated · restorative

Opposites
wake timing habits

oversleeperearly riser

Person who wakes at dawn

early bird · morning person · lark · light sleeper · go-getter

Family

oversleep, oversleeps, oversleeping

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