1. resembling or characteristic of sleep; having qualities similar to sleep

Examples

• The patient remained in a sleeplike state for several hours after the procedure.
• Her sleeplike breathing indicated she was deeply relaxed.
• The meditation induced a sleeplike trance that refreshed his mind.
• The cat’s sleeplike stillness made it appear almost lifeless.
• During the sleeplike phase, brain activity slowed significantly.
• The drug produced a sleeplike condition without actual sleep.