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Drowsiness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Drowsiness is a state of feeling sleepy or half-asleep, often caused by tiredness, boredom, or medication. It makes it difficult to stay fully awake and alert.

drowsiness

/ˈdraʊzinəs/ /ˈdraʊzinəs/

Definition:

A state of feeling sleepy or half-asleep, often due to tiredness or boredom.

Synonyms:

sleepiness, lethargy, sluggishness, somnolence

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

alertness, wakefulness

Common Collocations:

extreme drowsiness, fight drowsiness, cause drowsiness, overcome drowsiness

Derivatives:

drowsy, drowsily

Usage Tips:

Use "drowsiness" to describe the feeling of being sleepy, especially when struggling to stay awake.

Common Phrases:

heavy with drowsiness, succumb to drowsiness, battle drowsiness

Etymology:

Derived from "drowsy," which comes from Old English "drūsian," meaning to be sluggish or inactive.

Examples:

  • 1. The medication may cause drowsiness as a side effect.
  • 2. She fought off drowsiness during the long meeting by drinking coffee.
  • 3. His drowsiness made it hard to concentrate on the book.
  • 4. The warm room and soft music increased her drowsiness.

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