Drowse

/draʊz/
verb

To be half asleep or to do something sleepily.

After a long day at work, he drowsed on the couch in front of the TV.
Visual representation of "drowse" - To be half asleep or to do something sleepily.

Often appears as...

  • drowse off
  • drowse on
verb

To make sleepy or dull.

The lecturer's monotone voice drowsed the students.
Visual representation of "drowse" - To make sleepy or dull.

Often appears as...

  • drowse students
  • drowse audience
verb

To be half asleep or to do something sleepily.

After a long day at work, he drowsed on the couch in front of the TV.
Visual representation of "drowse" - To be half asleep or to do something sleepily.

Often appears as...

  • drowse off
  • drowse on
verb

To make sleepy or dull.

The lecturer's monotone voice drowsed the students.
Visual representation of "drowse" - To make sleepy or dull.

Often appears as...

  • drowse students
  • drowse audience
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "drowse"
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Half-Awake State

Use 'drowse' to describe a state between being awake and asleep, showing someone isn't fully alert.

Illustration for Half-Awake State
She tried to concentrate on the lecture but found herself drowsing in the warm classroom.
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Physical Activity

'Drowse' can imply physical inactivity and suggest a relaxed posture or environment.

Illustration for Physical Activity
Under the shade of the tree, he drowsed comfortably in the hammock.
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Gradual Onset

The act of 'drowsing' often gradually happens as sleepiness takes over, generally unplanned.

Illustration for Gradual Onset
As the train gently rocked back and forth, she found herself drowsing off.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Half-Awake State

Use 'drowse' to describe a state between being awake and asleep, showing someone isn't fully alert.

Illustration for Half-Awake State
She tried to concentrate on the lecture but found herself drowsing in the warm classroom.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Activity

'Drowse' can imply physical inactivity and suggest a relaxed posture or environment.

Illustration for Physical Activity
Under the shade of the tree, he drowsed comfortably in the hammock.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gradual Onset

The act of 'drowsing' often gradually happens as sleepiness takes over, generally unplanned.

Illustration for Gradual Onset
As the train gently rocked back and forth, she found herself drowsing off.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Half-Awake State

Use 'drowse' to describe a state between being awake and asleep, showing someone isn't fully alert.

Illustration for Half-Awake State
She tried to concentrate on the lecture but found herself drowsing in the warm classroom.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Activity

'Drowse' can imply physical inactivity and suggest a relaxed posture or environment.

Illustration for Physical Activity
Under the shade of the tree, he drowsed comfortably in the hammock.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gradual Onset

The act of 'drowsing' often gradually happens as sleepiness takes over, generally unplanned.

Illustration for Gradual Onset
As the train gently rocked back and forth, she found herself drowsing off.
Visual representation of the word "Drowse"

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