sleepless

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; ; ; ; - Shakespeare
  2. adjective always watchful; - Alfred Tennyson

Etymology

From Middle English slepeles, from Old English slǣplēas; equivalent to sleep + -less.

In classic literature

Synonyms

insomniac, watchful

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