Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adoze
adverb
/əˈdoʊz/
Definition
In a drowsy state or half asleep.
Examples
- She sat on the couch, her head nodding as she began to drift adozer.
- He felt himself starting to fall adoze during the long lecture.
- The cat lay adoze in the sun, soaking up the warmth.
Meaning
Adoze refers to someone who is not fully asleep but also not fully awake, often in a light, dozing off state.
Synonyms
- dozing
- napping
- slumbering
