ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oscitant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɒsɪtənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Oscitant is an adjective meaning yawning or gaping.

Meaning

yawning or gaping.

More Meanings

  1. sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless

Example Sentences

He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge.

Synonyms for oscitant

Depending on context, synonyms include sleepbound, somnolent, bedroomy, dozy, drowsy, sleepish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yawning, drowsy, inattentive, yawny, slack-jawed, slackjawed.

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