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SOMN-uh-l-uh-nt/ˈsɒmnələnt/

Somnolent means sleepy, or causing sleep: a somnolent “noted”, somnolent cover. Tired (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a drowsy note is not a decision.

Meaning

Sleepy, or causing sleep (from tired, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A somnolent “noted” beside an open flame risk is not a decision.”
• “Tired is already in this course. Drowsy is the close twin. A note is a vibe. A named action is a file. Write the action; then keep the note if the risk still sits on a fact.”

Good to know

Sleepy; drowsy. Everyday: tired (already in the dictionary). “Noted” ≠ a decision.

Near in meaning

drowsy, sleepy, lethargic

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