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Drowsy

/ˈdɹaʊzi/ · adjective

Meaning

Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness.

Definitions by Sense

  1. Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness
  2. Causing someone to fall sleep or feel sleepy; lulling; soporific.
  3. Boring.
  4. Dull; stupid.

Example Sentences

I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.
It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.
drowsy medicine
The narrative throughout holds the reader; it Is not a drowsy book.
... the hoofbeats of the mule made a sound as drowsy as a fly's buzz on a summer afternoon.

Synonyms for drowsy

lethargicdozyadrowsebedroomydopeydragging one's taildrowsyeyelids at half-mastnodding offoscitantout of steamsleepboundsleepishsleepyslombrysnoozyslumberfulslumberousslumbersomeslumberysomniculoussomnolentsomnolescenttiredhypnoticdormitivehypnicsomniferoussomnificsoporiferous

Antonyms for drowsy

Related Words

dozingdrowsingdozyasleepnappingyawningoscitantnoddinginattentivesleepytinklingssleepishsomnolentslumberoussomnolescentsnoozysomniculousslumberysleepfulsleep-drunk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does drowsy mean?

Drowsy means Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness.

What is a synonym for drowsy?

Common synonyms include lethargic, dozy, adrowse, bedroomy.

What is the opposite of drowsy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use drowsy in a sentence?

I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.

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