OSCITANCY Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word oscitancy. (close relations)
oscitant
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| drowsiness | nounn | |||||
noun • a very sleepy state | ||||||
| lethargy | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||
| sleepiness | nounn | |||||
noun • a very sleepy state | ||||||
| oscitance | nounn | |||||
noun • drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | ||||||
| yawn | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom verb • utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired • be wide open | ||||||
| yawning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom adjective satellite • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness • showing lack of attention or boredom | ||||||
