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drowsy
adjective \ˈdrau̇-zē\
: tired and ready to fall asleep
: causing you to feel relaxed and ready to sleep
drows·i·erdrows·i·est
Full Definition of DROWSY
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: giving the appearance of peaceful inactivity <a drowsy village>
— drows·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— drows·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of DROWSY
1530
Related to DROWSY
- Synonyms
- dozy, sleepy, slumberous (or slumbrous), somnolent
- Antonyms
- alert, awake, conscious, wakeful, wide-awake
DROWSINESS Defined for Kids
drowsy
adjective \ˈdrau̇-zē\
drows·i·erdrows·i·est
Definition of DROWSY for Kids
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: ready to fall asleep
2
: causing sleepiness <drowsy music>
— drows·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb <“Lights out,” said the Centipede drowsily. — Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach>
— drows·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
Medical Dictionary
drowsy
adjective \ˈdrau̇-zē\
drows·i·erdrows·i·est
Medical Definition of DROWSY
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