antequalm

/ˈæntiːkwəlm/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of drowsiness or a strong desire to sleep

“She struggled to stay awake, fighting off an intense antequalm.”

2. verb

to cause a feeling of drowsiness or sleepiness

“The warm sunlight on the couch made her feel like antequalming the rest of the day.”

Synonyms

  • drowsiness
  • somnolence

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • vigilance