Somnolently (Adverb)
Meaning
In a drowsy manner; "`Time to get up,' she said drowsily".
Examples
- The teacher somnolently read the morning announcements, barely able to keep her eyes open.
- As I lay in bed, my grandmother began to speak somnolently from the rocking chair beside me.
- The warm sunlight streaming through the windows made Emily curl up somnolently on the couch.
- Michael strolled through the garden somnolently, taking in the beautiful scenery around him.
- After finishing her lunch, Rachel somnolently leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.