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What is another word for Drowsy? – 157 Drowsy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sleepy tired lethargic sluggish somnolent heavy-eyed dozy groggy half-asleep fatigued exhausted weary languid listless apathetic indifferent lazy inactive inert torpid comatose unconscious soporific dull lethargous somnambulant dazed stunned bemused disoriented confused blurry foggy hazy muddled bleary blurry-eyed glassy-eyed.

    Meaning of Drowsy

    The primary meaning of the word "drowsy" is feeling sleepy or tired.

    Definitions

    • Feeling sleepy or tired, often because of lack of sleep or because of something that is boring.
    • In a state of half-consciousness, often due to illness, medication, or other external factors.

    Etymology of Drowsy

    The word "drowsy" has its roots in Old English "drūsian," which means "to fall asleep" or "to become sleepy."
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of sleepiness or lethargy, often in relation to physical or mental exhaustion.

    Example Uses

    • After a long day, I felt drowsy and decided to take a nap.
    • The patient was drowsy from the anesthesia and couldn't respond to questions.
    • The warm sunlight made me feel drowsy, and I soon fell asleep.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    alert awake watchful vigilant attentive aware conscious refreshed energized invigorated lively active dynamic wide-awake perky bright brisk keen sharp focused concentrated intent engaged interested enthusiastic motivated.

    Related Nouns

    sleep fatigue exhaustion lethargy somnolence tiredness weariness languor listlessness apathy indifference inactivity inertia torpor coma unconsciousness sopor daze stun bemusement disorientation confusion blur fog haze muddle blearyness glassiness.

    Related Verbs

    sleep tire fatigue exhaust weary languish list apathize inert torpify comatize soporize daze stun bemuse disorient confuse blur fog haze muddle bleary glassy doze nod droop slump sag.

    Related Adjectives

    sleepy tired lethargic sluggish somnolent heavy-eyed dozy groggy half-asleep fatigued exhausted weary languid listless apathetic indifferent lazy inactive inert torpid comatose unconscious soporific dull lethargous somnambulant dazed stunned bemused disoriented confused blurry foggy hazy muddled bleary glassy.