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Dozy

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Quite sleepy or tired..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Quite sleepy or tired.
  2. Intellectually slow.
  3. (carpentry) Decaying, rotten, spongy.

Example Sentences

Jim is a dozy child.
dozy wood

Synonyms for dozy

drowsysomnolentadrowsebedroomydozydopeydragging one's taileyelids at half-mastnodding offoscitantout of steamsleepboundsleepishsleepyslombrysnoozyslumberfulslumberousslumbersomeslumberysomniculoussomnolescenttiredvacantaddlebrainedaddlepatedairheadedbee-brainedbeef-wittedbeefheaded

Antonyms for dozy

Related Words

dozingdrowsydrowsingasleepnappingnoddingsnoozysomnolentsleepishslumberousoscitantgroggysleepytiredishcomatosefuggysomnolescentsleep-drunksleepfulheavyeyed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does dozy mean?

Dozy means Quite sleepy or tired..

What is a synonym for dozy?

Common synonyms include drowsy, somnolent, adrowse, bedroomy.

What is the opposite of dozy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use dozy in a sentence?

Jim is a dozy child.

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