hypnic

/ˈhɪpnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving sleep

“The hypnic jerk is a sudden contraction of muscles that occurs when falling asleep.”

2. NIL

a feeling of restlessness or anxiety that occurs when falling asleep

“The hypnic feeling was unbearable, so she decided to change her sleep environment.”

Synonyms

  • sleep-related
  • somnambulistic

Antonyms

  • alert
  • awake