Definitions

1. verb

to induce or cause a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

“The warm sunlight and gentle rocking motion of the boat began to somnolize the passengers.”

2. verb

to make or become dull and lethargic, especially in one’s mental or spiritual faculties

“The long and tedious lecture began to somnolize the students.”

3. transitive verb

to induce or cause a state of drowsiness or sleepiness in

“The warm breeze began to somnolize the sleepy child.”