Sleep-drunk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sleep-drunk is an adjective meaning Slowed or weakened by recent sleep; drowsy; groggy.
Meaning
Slowed or weakened by recent sleep; drowsy; groggy.
Example Sentences
I open my eyes by degrees, my limbs heavy and sleep-drunk.
My father looked mournfully at me, before turning to whisper something to Elpinoy as he staggered into the kitchen, sleep-drunk.
By the sound of it, the ever obliging Agent Barrett didn't really feel like obliging. Else he was too sleep-drunk to string two rational thoughts together.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include groggy, somnolent, slumberous, sleepish, snoozy, stuporous.
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