Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

somniloquies

noun
/ˌsɒmnɪˈlɒkwiːz/
Definition
The act of talking in one’s sleep.
Examples
  • During the night, he often engaged in somniloquies, revealing secrets he wouldn’t share while awake.
  • Her somniloquies ranged from simple phrases to full conversations.
  • It’s often amusing to listen to someone’s somniloquies, as they may not even remember it in the morning.
Meaning
Somniloquies refer to the phenomenon where a person talks aloud while they are asleep, often without being aware of it.
Synonyms
  • Sleep talking
  • Nocturnal speech