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   drowsy

   /ˈdraʊzi/

   adjective

   • 1. sleepy and lethargic; half asleep: "the wine had made her drowsy" Similar sleepyhalf asleepdozydozingheavyheavy-eyedyawningnoddinggroggysomnolentready for bedhardly able to keep one's eyes opentiredwearyfatiguedexhaustedlethargicsluggishtorpidlifelesslistlesslanguidlanguorouscomatosedazeddruggedinformal:snoozydopeyyawnydead beatall indone indog-tiredknackeredliterary:slumberousOpposite wakefulalert
   • ▪ causing sleepiness: "the drowsy heat of the meadows" Similar soporificsleep-inducingsleepysomniferousnarcoticsedativecalmativetranquillizinglullingsoothingdreamyrare:somnificOpposite invigorating
   • ▪ (of a place) peaceful and quiet: "a drowsy suburb called Surrey Hills"

   Word Origin late 15th century: probably from the stem of Old Englishdrūsian ‘be languid or slow’, of Germanic origin; related to dreary.

   Derivatives

   • 1. drowsily adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDROWSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DROWSY definition: 1. being in a state between sleeping and being awake: 2. being in a state between sleeping and…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : ready to fall asleep. The pills made her drowsy. b. : inducing or tending to induce sleep. drowsy music. c. : indolent, lethargic. drowsy bureaucrats. 2. : giving the appearance of peaceful inactivity. a drowsy village. drowsily. ˈdrau̇-zə-lē. adverb. drowsiness. ˈdrau̇-zē-nəs. noun. Synonyms. dozy.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDROWSY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   being in a state between sleeping and being awake: The room is so warm it's making me feel drowsy. Synonym. sleepy (PERSON) Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. in need of sleep or rest. tired I'm so tired, I need a nap. exhausted I'm too exhausted to take the dog for a walk. worn out I was completely worn out.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › drowsyDROWSY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Drowsy definition: half-asleep; sleepy.. See examples of DROWSY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDROWSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. If you feel drowsy, you feel sleepy and cannot think clearly. He felt pleasantly drowsy and had to fight off the urge to sleep. drowsiness uncountable noun. Big meals during the day cause drowsiness. Synonyms: sleepiness, tiredness, lethargy, torpor More Synonyms of drowsy. drowsily (draʊzɪli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdrowsy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of drowsy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Drowsy means sleepy and having low energy. When you’re sitting in the warm sunlight after a big lunch, and you’re so drowsy you can’t keep your eyes open, it’s not the right time to try organizing your desk.