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Word of the Day – Dormiveglia

By January 31, 2026Word of the Day

Dormiveglia (verb) (Italian)

dor-mee-veh-lya

The state between wakefulness and sleep

“Sleep-wake” (from dormire – to sleep, veglia – wake/vigil)

Example sentences

“This trip feels like a dream so far, am I awake or in a state of dormiveglia.”

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