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comparative more asleep, superlative most asleep
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. examples
(slang) Inattentive. quotations
The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it.
1997, George Carlin, Brain Droppings, New York: Hyperion Books, page 83
(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness. quotations examples
Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep. She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.
2003, Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Don't Dance
(euphemistic) Dead. examples