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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dazed dizzy disoriented confused befuddled bemused addled muddled fuddled groggy stuporous lethargic sluggish torpid somnolent sleepy dozy dopey drowsy languid languorous lethargous heavy-eyed half-asleep tired exhausted fatigued weary spent enfeebled weak feeble enervated listless lackluster lackadaisical apathetic lethargic comatose insensible unconscious numb benumbed stupefied stunned shocked amazed astonished perplexed puzzled baffled flummoxed bewildered mystified discombobulated

    Meaning of Groggy

    The primary meaning of the word "Groggy" is feeling dazed, disoriented, or stunned, often due to lack of sleep, illness, or intoxication.

    Definitions

    • Feeling dazed, disoriented, or stunned, often due to lack of sleep, illness, or intoxication
    • * Partially or completely unconscious, especially due to a blow to the head or intoxication

    Etymology of Groggy

    The word "Groggy" originated in the mid-19th century, possibly from the name of the British Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog" for his habit of wearing a grogram cloak
    Initially, the term "grog" referred to a mixture of rum, water, and sugar, which was a standard naval drink
    Over time, the term "groggy" evolved to describe the dazed or disoriented state often resulting from excessive consumption of this drink

    Example Uses

    • After a late night, I felt groggy and disoriented in the morning
    • * The patient was groggy from the anesthesia and couldn't respond to questions
    • * The boxer was left groggy after a series of heavy punches to the head

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    alert awake aware conscious refreshed revitalized invigorated energized lively vibrant dynamic wide-awake attentive focused sharp perceptive astute keen bright clear-headed composed collected sober lucid rational coherent intelligent wise prudent vigilant watchful observant mindful

    Related Nouns

    fatigue exhaustion lethargy somnolence drowsiness sleepiness stupor coma unconsciousness numbness disorientation confusion befuddlement perplexity puzzlement bewilderment astonishment shock amazement intoxication inebriation drunkenness hangover migraine headache nausea dizziness vertigo lightheadedness

    Related Verbs

    stumble stagger totter lurch reel sway doze nod droop slump collapse faint swoon pass out black out lose consciousness come to regain consciousness wake up arise get up rise shine revive rejuvenate refresh revitalize energize invigorate

    Related Adjectives

    sleepy drowsy somnolent lethargic sluggish torpid languid languorous weak feeble enfeebled enervated listless lackluster lackadaisical apathetic disoriented confused befuddled addled muddled fuddled stunned shocked amazed astonished perplexed puzzled baffled flummoxed bewildered mystified discombobulated