Drowsy Definition

drouzē
drowsier, drowsiest
adjective
drowsier, drowsiest
Sleepy or half asleep; lethargic.
Webster's New World
Dull with sleepiness; sluggish.
American Heritage
Brought on by sleepiness.
Webster's New World
Making drowsy; soporific.
Webster's New World
Peacefully quiet or inactive.
A drowsy village.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Drowsy

Adjective

Base Form:
drowsy
Comparative:
drowsier
Superlative:
drowsiest

Origin of Drowsy

  • Probably from or akin to Old English drūsian.

    From Wiktionary

Drowsy Sentence Examples

  • His warmth made her drowsy and comfortable, and she liked the feeling.

  • She soon felt relaxed and drowsy.

  • Within moments after finishing the drink, he grew too drowsy to stay awake and retreated to the bed.

  • Bianca's drowsy cat warmed one of her thighs, and it hopped off to hide beneath the table opposite her.

  • An hour before dawn, she began to feel drowsy and shifted her position to keep from falling asleep.

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Words Starting With

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Words Starting With D and Ending With Y

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