somnolences
Bouts of drowsiness
Somnolences is the plural of somnolence, a state of drowsiness or sleepiness.
The word appears in medical and literary contexts to describe conditions of near-sleep: The patient experienced repeated somnolences throughout the day.
Multiple distinct episodes of drowsiness, rather than a single continuous state, call for the plural.
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
grogginess · heaviness · sluggishness · weariness · stupor · languor · nodding · yawning
Complete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- hushAbsence of sound
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- calmFree from agitation
languor · midday · siesta · afternoon · twilight · humid · summer · haze
Drug-induced calm state
- hypnoticsSleep-inducing medications
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
medication · side-effects · dosage · patients · symptoms · diagnosis · treatment · prescription
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
fatigue · grogginess · heaviness · sluggishness · weariness · stupor · languor · nodding · yawning · drooping
stillness
Complete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- hushAbsence of sound
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
calm · languor · midday · siesta · afternoon · twilight · humid · summer · haze · dreaminess
sedation
Drug-induced calm state
- hypnoticsSleep-inducing medications
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
benzodiazepines · medication · side-effects · dosage · patients · symptoms · diagnosis · treatment · prescription · clinical
somnolencesalertness
Active mental awareness
wakefulness · vigilance · watchfulness · attentiveness · awareness