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Meaning of drowsy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

drowsy

Pronunciation:/ˈdɹaʊzi/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness

    Example: I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.

    Synonyms:dozylethargic
  2. Causing someone to fall sleep or feel sleepy; lulling; soporific.

    Example: It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.

  3. Boring.

  4. Dull; stupid.