ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Half-asleep

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Half-asleep is an adjective meaning Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

Meaning

Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

Example Sentences

He gently lifted the half-asleep child into bed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include somnolent, sleepish, comatose, semi-conscious, slumberous, dozy.

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