zzzzzz
Deep sleep noise
Zzzzzz represents the sound of snoring or sleep, used in comics, texts, and casual writing to indicate someone is asleep or to suggest extreme boredom: His lecture put me to zzzzzz.
The number of z's varies—more z's suggest deeper sleep or greater tedium.
Light, restful unconsciousness
- snoreLoud breathing while asleep
- snoringNoisy breathing while asleep
- dozeBrief light rest
- napBrief daytime rest
drowsy · dreaming · pillow · bedtime · tired · REM · insomnia · siesta
Loud breathing while asleep
drone · purr · whir · breathing · rhythmic · sound effect · cartoon · comic strip
Wearisome dullness
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- dullLacking edge or interest
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
disengaged · tuning out · zoned out · listless · apathetic · monotonous · yawning · glazed eyes
slumber
Light, restful unconsciousness
nap · drowsy · dreaming · pillow · bedtime · tired · REM · insomnia · siesta · somnolent
snore
Loud breathing while asleep
rumble · drone · purr · whir · breathing · rhythmic · sound effect · cartoon · comic strip · speech bubble
tedium
Wearisome dullness
uninterested · disengaged · tuning out · zoned out · listless · apathetic · monotonous · yawning · glazed eyes · inattentive
- snoring expressionszzz, snore, sawing logs, buzzsaw, chainsaw
zzzzzzawake
Not in slumber
wakefulness · alert · wide awake · conscious · aroused
zzzzzzbuzz
Continuous low drone
action · excitement · hustle and bustle · energy · bang