Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-awake
Adjective
/hæf əˈweɪk/
Definition
Partially awake; in a state between sleeping and full wakefulness.
Examples
- She was still half-awake when she stumbled into the kitchen for breakfast.
- During the long meeting, I felt half-awake and struggled to keep my eyes open.
- He spoke to me in a half-awake manner, his thoughts clearly not fully formed.
Meaning
The term ‘half-awake’ refers to a sense of drowsiness or a lack of complete alertness. A person who is half-awake may find it difficult to concentrate or be fully engaged with their surroundings.
Synonyms
- drowsy
- groggy
- sleepy
- lethargic
