adj
drowsy
DROW-zee
adj
1
Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep.
"The medicine made her feel drowsy."
"A warm, drowsy afternoon settled over the village."
How to Use Drowsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling sleepy or half-asleep, often from tiredness or medication.
Common pairings
feel drowsy
drowsy eyes
drowsy afternoon
Word Forms
drowsier comparative, drowsiest superlative
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Etymology
Related to an old English word for drooping or becoming sluggish — the same idea behind feeling "heavy" with sleep.