Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drowsy

adjective
/ˈdraʊ.zi/
Definition
Feeling sleepy or ready to fall asleep.
Examples
  • After a long day of work, I felt drowsy on the couch.
  • The warm sun made the children drowsy during their picnic.
  • She struggled to stay awake during the drowsy afternoon lecture.
Meaning
Drowsy is a state of being partly asleep and usually indicates a lack of alertness.
Synonyms
  • Sleepy
  • Heavy-eyed
  • Half-asleep
  • Dozy