Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Roman god of sleep and dreams: In Roman mythology, Morpheus is the god associated with sleep and the shaping of dreams. He is often depicted as a winged being who can appear in human form within dreams.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The poet invoked Morpheus to bring peaceful dreams. (The poet called upon the god of dreams to bring peaceful dreams.)
  • After a long journey, he finally fell into the arms of Morpheus. (After a long journey, he finally fell into a deep sleep.)

Advanced Usage

• "in the arms of Morpheus": A literary idiom meaning to be fast asleep.
  • Exhausted from the day's work, she was soon in the arms of Morpheus. (Exhausted from the day's work, she was soon fast asleep.)

Variants and Related Words

• Morphean (adj): Pertaining to Morpheus or to sleep and dreams.
  • The potion induced a Morphean slumber. (The potion induced a sleep like that brought by Morpheus.)

Synonyms

• God of sleep: A descriptive synonym.
• Somnus: The Roman god of sleep, often identified with or as the father of Morpheus in some myths.

Related Idioms

• "In the arms of Morpheus": To be soundly asleep.
  • The gentle music lulled the baby into the arms of Morpheus. (The gentle music lulled the baby into a sound sleep.)

Noun

1. the Roman god of sleep and dreams