drow·sy
 drowsy
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- pronunciation:
- draU
zi
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
drowsier, drowsiest |
| definition: |
nearly asleep; very sleepy.
He felt drowsy after dinner.- synonyms:
- sleepy
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| related words: |
dormant, groggy, weary |
| derivations: |
drowsily (adv.), drowsiness (n.) |
Drowsy comes from an Old English word that means "to sink" or "become low or slow."