Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-asleep
adjective
/ˌhæf.əˈsliːp/
Definition
Partially asleep; not fully awake or alert.
Examples
- She was half-asleep when she answered the phone.
- He stumbled around the house, still half-asleep from the night before.
- In the early morning, I enjoy my coffee while feeling half-asleep.
Meaning
The state of being somewhat awake but still in a drowsy condition, often experienced just after waking up or before falling asleep.
Synonyms
- drowsy
- groggy
- sleepy
- half-awake
