sleep
Nightly mental absence
Sleep is the natural state of rest in which consciousness is suspended and the body repairs itself.
Most animals sleep daily; humans spend roughly a third of their lives asleep.
To sleep with someone usually means to have sex with them.
A limb that has fallen asleep has gone numb.
To sleep on a decision is to postpone it until morning.
Let sleeping dogs lie warns against stirring up trouble.
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- grogginessState of sluggish disorientation
lethargy · weariness · overtired · sluggish · bleary · all-nighter · weary · haggard
Persistent inability to rest
- apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
- narcolepsyNeurological excessive drowsiness condition
- snoringNoisy breathing while asleep
- restlessUnable to be still
parasomnia · hypersomnia · circadian · CPAP · bruxism · somnambulism · hyperarousal · chronic
Acronym for dreaming phase
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- subconsciousBelow conscious awareness
- vividIntensely clear and bright
imagery · fantasia · visions · surreal · daydream · reverie · oneiric · premonition
Designated hour for retiring
- nightfallOnset of darkness
- nighttimeDark hours between dusk and dawn
- midnightTwelve o'clock at night
- darknessTotal absence of light
moonlight · twilight · dusk · stars · pajamas · nightgown · nightcap · starry
Free from disturbance
- restfulPeaceful and calming
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- undisturbedFree from interference
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
light · fitful · interrupted · cozy · comfortable · soothing · relaxed · serene
Regaining what was lost
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
healing · revitalize · energize · renewal · replenish · regenerate · invigorate · vitality
bed
Furniture for slumber
nap · siesta · snooze · doze · drowse · hammock · duvet · comforter · futon · cot
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
grogginess · lethargy · weariness · overtired · sluggish · bleary · all-nighter · weary · haggard · irritable
insomnia
Persistent inability to rest
- apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
- narcolepsyNeurological excessive drowsiness condition
- snoringNoisy breathing while asleep
restless · parasomnia · hypersomnia · circadian · CPAP · bruxism · somnambulism · hyperarousal · chronic · disruption
REM
Acronym for dreaming phase
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- subconsciousBelow conscious awareness
vivid · imagery · fantasia · visions · surreal · daydream · reverie · oneiric · premonition · prophetic
bedtime
Designated hour for retiring
darkness · moonlight · twilight · dusk · stars · pajamas · nightgown · nightcap · starry · lunar
peaceful
Free from disturbance
- restfulPeaceful and calming
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- undisturbedFree from interference
sound · light · fitful · interrupted · cozy · comfortable · soothing · relaxed · serene · calm
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- restoreReturn to earlier state
recharge · healing · revitalize · energize · renewal · replenish · regenerate · invigorate · vitality · well-rested
sleepwakefulness
State of being conscious
consciousness · wake · awake · alertness · waking
- go to sleepBegin nightly rest
- going to sleepBeginning nightly rest
- sleep inWake later than usual
- sleeping inWaking later than usual
- sleep wellAchieve quality nighttime rest
- deep sleepUnconsciousness hard to rouse
asleep, sleepy, sleeping, slept, sleeper, sleeps, sleepiness, sleepless, sleep in