The cat curled up on the couch and drifted off to sleep.

Meaning: The cat made itself comfortable on the couch and gradually fell asleep.

Choice of Words: Curled means to bend or twist into a circular shape. Up is an adverb that means to a higher position. Couch is a piece of furniture for sitting or lying on. Drifted means to move slowly and smoothly in a particular direction. Off is an adverb that means away from a place or thing. Sleep is a state of rest for the body and mind.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat curled up on the couch, purring contentedly as it drifted off to sleep.
• The cat jumped on the couch and curled up to sleep.
• Exhausted but fulfilled, the cat curled up and drifted into a peaceful sleep.
• The cat's eyes closed as it drifted off to sleep.
• The child drifted off to sleep, comforted by the cat's purring.
• He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
• I drifted off to sleep, feeling content and at peace.
• I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.
• The girl drifted off to sleep, content and loved.
• He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, ready for a new adventure.