What is another word for somnambulant?

Pronunciation: [sˈɒmnɐmbjˌʊlənt] (IPA)

Somnambulant refers to being in a sleepwalking state. There are several synonyms for the word somnambulant which include hypnotic, soporific, dreamlike, trance-like, sleep-inducing, hypnotized, and drowsy. These words describe a state of being where an individual is not fully awake and can be seen as being in a trance-like state. Other words that may be used to describe somnambulism include automaton, zombie, and sleepwalker, but their implications may differ slightly. It is essential to use the right synonym for the right context to ensure clear communication and understanding when describing someone in a sleepwalking state.

What are the hypernyms for Somnambulant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Somnambulant

When my aunt appeared on the morning after her arrival in Boston, she was still in a semi-somnambulant state.
"Youth and the Bright Medusa"
Willa Cather
"Is it so very extraordinary or complicated that a dreamy somnambulant old invalid who has always walked on the borders of the inconceivable should go mad under the shock of great joy?
"The Club of Queer Trades"
G. K. Chesterton
Before Porzia's sleep-fixed eyes Rizzio falls back: her somnambulant speech breaks faintly.
"Porzia"
Cale Young Rice

Related words: walking in your sleep, involuntarily sleepwalking, sleepwalking definition, somnambulant sound

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