drowsy

The definition of drowsy is a feeling of being sleepy, tired or not fully awake.

(adjective)

When you are just about to fall asleep and are having a hard time keeping your eyes open, this is an example of a time when you are drowsy.

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See drowsy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective drowsier, drowsiest

    1. sleepy or half asleep; lethargic
    2. making drowsy; soporific
  1. brought on by sleepiness
  2. peacefully quiet or inactive: a drowsy village

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See drowsy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective drows·i·er, drows·i·est
  1. Dull with sleepiness; sluggish.
  2. Produced or characterized by sleepiness.
  3. Inducing sleepiness; soporific.

Related Forms:

  • drowsˈi·ly adverb
  • drowsˈi·ness noun

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