Narcoleptic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to narcolepsy.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- My sister has been experiencing narcoleptic symptoms for years and has developed several coping mechanisms to deal with them.
- The narcoleptic episodes he experienced as a child were often triggered by strong emotions, but as he got older, they became more unpredictable.
- The medication prescribed by the doctor helped alleviate the narcoleptic attacks, but they still occurred from time to time.
- After a few minutes of concentration, the narcoleptic patient's eyes would droop shut and she would fall into a deep sleep.
- As the disease progressed, the narcoleptic episodes became more intense and frequent, making it difficult for him to keep a regular job.