adj
dopey
DOH-pee
adj
1
Silly, slow-witted, or groggy, as if drugged or half asleep.
"He gave a dopey grin and forgot what he was saying."
"The medication left her feeling dopey all afternoon."
How to Use Dopey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSluggish and a bit foolish-seeming, often from tiredness or medication.
Common pairings
dopey grin
feel dopey
Word Forms
dopier comparative, dopiest superlative
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Etymology
From "dope" (in its "stupid person" sense) plus the adjective ending "-y."