OSCITANCY Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word oscitancy. (close relations)
oscitant
Best Alternative Words for OSCITANCY
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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 |