Oscitancy
noun | /oscitancy/
The state of being drowsy or inattentive; yawning or sleepiness.
Oscitancy
noun | /oscitancy/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDThe state of being drowsy or inattentive; yawning or sleepiness.
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"The long lecture was interrupted by the audience’s growing oscitancy. Means: The audience became increasingly sleepy and inattentive during the long lecture."
"A short walk helped dispel his morning oscitancy. Means: A short walk helped him feel less sleepy and more alert."
Mnemonic Trick
Oscitancy is linked to yawning: picture someone yawning as attention fades.
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