drowsy
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Probably from or akin to Old English drūsian.
Pronunciation [edit]
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- Rhymes: -aʊzi
Adjective [edit]
drowsy (comparative drowsier, superlative drowsiest)
- Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.
- I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.
- Disposing to sleep; lulling; soporific.
- It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.
- Dull; stupid.
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Translations [edit]
inclined to drowse
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disposing to sleep
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