Drowsily/ˈdraʊzɪli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Tiredness Indicated Use 'drowsily' to show someone is on the verge of sleep or very tired. He shuffled to the bathroom drowsily. Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Slowness Describe actions slowed by sleepiness using 'drowsily', implying a gentle, sluggish quality. She drowsily turned the pages of her book before bedtime. Pro Tip 3/3Diminished Alertness 'Drowsily' suggests that someone is not fully alert or aware of their surroundings. He drowsily nodded during the lecture, missing important points.