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Drowsy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Drowsy means feeling sleepy or half-asleep, often making it hard to stay fully awake. It is commonly used to describe a tired, sluggish state before falling asleep.

drowsy

/ˈdraʊzi/ /ˈdraʊzi/

Definition:

Feeling sleepy or half-asleep, often with heavy eyelids.

Synonyms:

sleepy, sluggish, lethargic, somnolent

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

alert, awake

Common Collocations:

drowsy afternoon, drowsy feeling, drowsy from medication

Derivatives:

drowsiness, drowsily

Usage Tips:

Use "drowsy" to describe someone struggling to stay awake or a calming effect inducing sleepiness.

Common Phrases:

drowsy with sleep, feeling drowsy, drowsy summer day

Etymology:

Originates from Old English "drūsian," meaning to be sluggish or slow.

Examples:

  • 1. The medicine made her feel drowsy all morning.
  • 2. He rubbed his eyes, still drowsy from the long nap.
  • 3. The warm room and soft music left him pleasantly drowsy.
  • 4. She fought to stay awake but grew increasingly drowsy.

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