oscitant en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈɒsɪtənt/
Etymology
From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.
Meanings
- yawning or gaping
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sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless
He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge.
a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more oscitant | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most oscitant | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
sleepbound · oscitant · somnolescent · slumbery · sleepy · somnolent · slumberful · snoozy · dozy · slumberous · slumbersome · sleepbound · drowsy · somniculous · somnolent · dragging one's tail · eyelids at half-mast · nodding off · tired · bedroomy · dopey · out of steam · sleepish · slombry · adrowse