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Drowsy
Sounds like
drowzee
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Simple meaning
What does Drowsy mean?
Drowsy means sleepy.
Dictionary definition
Sleepy or having trouble staying fully awake.
Example sentences
Drowsy in a sentence
easy
I felt drowsy after the long ride.
medium
The warm room made the students feel drowsy.
hard
A drowsy driver may react too slowly, so rest is important before a trip.
Synonyms
Words like Drowsy
sleepyUse when someone wants to sleep.
tiredUse when someone has low energy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
alertUse when someone is awake and paying attention.
awakeUse when someone is not sleeping.
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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Practice 1
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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