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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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   What does drowsy mean in medical terms?

   • 1. Drowsy; sleepy; having an inclination to sleep. 2. In a condition of incomplete sleep; semicomatose. Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 1. Drowsy; sleepy. 2. Inducing or tending to induce sleep; soporific. som′no·lent·ly adv. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company.

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   What is the verb for 'Drowsy' in Spanish?

   • To be 'Drowsy' in Spanish, one adormeces (adormecerse{r. v.}).

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   What is the meaning of the word 'drowsily'?

   • Drowsily (adverb): sleepily. Definitions of words from Chapter 25: words to know © Department of Basic Education 2015 Mind the Gap English First Additional Language: Paper 2 To Kill A Mockingbird NOvEL87

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

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   Drowsy means feeling sleepy, especially when it is not the usual time to sleep. Learn more about the synonyms, antonyms, and usage of drowsy with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     DROWSY meaning: 1. being in a state between sleeping and...

   • Znaczenie Drowsy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DROWSY definicja: 1. being in a state between sleeping and...

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     DROWSY translate: soñoliento, somnoliento/nta...

   • Drowsy: Arabic Translation

     DROWSY translate: نَعْسان. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     DRUDGERY definition: 1. hard boring work: 2. hard boring...

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     DROWSY translate: 睡意朦肬的，半梦半醒的，似睡非睡的. Learn more in the...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › drowsyDrowsy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Drowsy means ready to fall asleep, inducing or tending to induce sleep, or indolent and lethargic. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for drowsy.

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

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   Drowsy means half-asleep, sleepy, or dull. It can also describe something that induces sleepiness or lethargy. See synonyms, derived forms, and usage examples from various sources.

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7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › drowsyDrowsy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

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   Drowsy means tired and wanting to sleep, or relaxed and tired. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and word origin.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › drowsyDROWSY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Drowsy means feeling sleepy, especially when it is not the usual time to sleep. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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    Learn the meaning of drowsy, an adjective that describes feeling sleepy and unable to think clearly. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and usage of drowsy in British and American English.