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drowsy

/ˈdɹaʊzi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Feeling or showing a lack of energy, alertness, or interest; sleepy.

    - "The baby was drowsy after a long feed."
    - "The sun began to set, making the air drowsy and still."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɹaʊzi/



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Synonyms

dozy , lethargic
Rhymes
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dozey , joesy , toesy
Variants
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drowsier , drowsiest , drowsily , drowsiness , drowsinesses , drowsy
Etymology
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From Old English drēosig, drēosigian ‘be weary, be tired’, from drēosan ‘to be weary, be tired’.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'drowsy' is related to the word 'drowsiness'.

  2. In some dialects, the word 'drowsy' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make drowsy' or 'to make sleepy'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fatigue: A state of weariness or exhaustion, often accompanied by a lack of energy and motivation.

  2. Somnolence: A state of drowsiness or sleepiness, often accompanied by a lack of alertness and focus.


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In literature, 'drowsy' is often used to describe a sleepy or lethargic atmosphere. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House', the character Esther describes the countryside as 'drowsy' and 'sleepy'.

How to Memorize "drowsy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person yawning and rubbing their eyes, feeling very tired and sleepy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'drowsy' with feelings of sleepiness and laziness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym DROWSY to remember the definition: Drowsy = Feeling or showing a lack of energy, alertness, or interest; Sleepy.


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