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I felt drowsy after the long ride.
What does Drowsy mean?
Drowsy means sleepy.
Dictionary definition
Sleepy or having trouble staying fully awake.
Example sentences
Drowsy in a sentence
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The warm room made the students feel drowsy.
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A drowsy driver may react too slowly, so rest is important before a trip.
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What does drowsy mean?
Drowsy means sleepy or having trouble staying fully awake.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses drowsy correctly?
This sentence uses drowsy to mean sleepy.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of drowsy?
Alert means awake and paying attention, which is the opposite of drowsy.
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Drowsy
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WordDrowsy.
Partadjective.
MeaningDrowsy means sleepy.
ExampleExample: I felt drowsy after the long ride.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- drow · zee
- Strongest beat
- drow
- Ending
- zee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on drow.
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Synonyms
Words like Drowsy
Antonyms
Opposite words
alertUse when someone is awake and paying attention.
awakeUse when someone is not sleeping.
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Word family
Drowsy word family
Base word
drowsy
adjective
drowsier
More drowsy.
adjective
drowsiest
Most drowsy.
noun
drowsiness
The state of feeling sleepy.
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Hint for students
Drowsy means sleepy.
Common mix-up
Drowsy is not the same as alert. Drowsy means drowsy means sleepy.
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Read this model sentence: The warm room made the students feel drowsy. Clue words: warm, room, made. Underline clue words that show why drowsy fits instead of alert. Now write one new sentence that shows drowsy without using the word drowsy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show drowsy?
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