Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semiconscious
Adjective
/ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs/
Definition
Partially conscious; not fully aware or awake.
Examples
- After the accident, he was semiconscious and could barely respond to questions.
- The patient remained semiconscious for several hours after the surgery.
- She was in a semiconscious state, drifting in and out of sleep.
Meaning
A state where a person is only somewhat aware of their surroundings or situation, often between sleep and full wakefulness.
Synonyms
- Partially aware
- Half-awake
- Half-conscious
- Awake but not alert
