agrypnode

/æɡrɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of drowsiness or a feeling of tiredness and a strong desire to sleep

“After a long flight, she fell into a state of agrypnosis and dozed off in her seat.”

Synonyms

  • drowsiness
  • somnolence

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • vigilance