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somnolent

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Somnolent means sleepy or drowsy, often evoking a sense of calm or lethargy.

Detailed Definition
The term somnolent describes a state of drowsiness or sleepiness, often associated with tranquil or still environments. In the poem, the 'somnolent lake' evokes a sense of peacefulness and stagnation, reflecting the boatman's introspective mood as he navigates through a seemingly eternal moment.
Example
Example in poetry:
...a waif on the somnolent lake, drifting; enhanced: "Waif on the somnolent lake, lost in dreamy haze"; Coleridge opium: "Somnolent waters lull the spirit"; contemporary: "Somnolent urban lake reflects isolation"; educational: "Somnolent sleepy in atmospheric description"; "Waif carried by somnolent currents."
Additional Notes
The word 'somnolent' is used to describe the lake, emphasizing its tranquil and sleepy nature.; Found in the poem, In the Past by Trumbull Stickney
Also Known As
sleepy drowsy lethargic slumberous
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