snored

Slumbered quite loudly

Snored is the past tense of snore—to breathe noisily during sleep, producing a rough, rattling sound caused by vibration of the soft palate.

He snored so loudly I couldn't sleep.

Figuratively, to snore through something is to sleep through it or remain oblivious: The whole department snored through the crisis.

sleep

apnea

Temporary cessation of respiration

  • dreamingMental imagery during slumber
  • slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
  • REMAcronym for dreaming phase

dozing · nap · siesta · catnap · repose · somnolence · drowsiness · fatigue · tiredness · unconsciousness

sound

loud

High in volume

wheezing · gurgling · whistling · sawing · thunderous · roaring · rhythmic · intermittent · crescendo · decibels

annoyance

disruptive

Tending to interrupt order

frustrating · nudging · elbowing · earplugs · couch · complaint · exasperation

bedroom

pillow

Bedding for heads

sheets · nightstand · headboard · duvet · comforter · bedside · partner · spouse · sharing · pajamas

Opposites
sleep state

snoredtossed and turned

Moved restlessly while sleepless

woke · awakened · awoke · stirred · roused

sound production during rest

snoredwhispered

Spoke without full voice

Phrases
Family

snore, snoring, snores, snorer, snorers

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