Drowsy

/ˈdraʊzi/
adjective

Feeling sleepy or tired.

She felt drowsy and decided to take a nap.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Feeling sleepy or tired.

Often appears as...

  • feel drowsy
  • drowsy afternoon
adjective

Quiet and peaceful, resulting in the feeling of sleepiness.

The drowsy hum of the bees in the garden made me want to nap.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Quiet and peaceful, resulting in the feeling of sleepiness.

Often appears as...

  • drowsy hum
  • drowsy heat

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Approving

Literary

adjective

Causing sleepiness or relaxation.

The warm room and the drowsy effect of the wine made me sleep.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Causing sleepiness or relaxation.

Often appears as...

  • drowsy medicine
  • drowsy effect
adjective

Feeling sleepy or tired.

She felt drowsy and decided to take a nap.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Feeling sleepy or tired.

Often appears as...

  • feel drowsy
  • drowsy afternoon
adjective

Quiet and peaceful, resulting in the feeling of sleepiness.

The drowsy hum of the bees in the garden made me want to nap.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Quiet and peaceful, resulting in the feeling of sleepiness.

Often appears as...

  • drowsy hum
  • drowsy heat

Usage tips

Approving

Literary

adjective

Causing sleepiness or relaxation.

The warm room and the drowsy effect of the wine made me sleep.
Visual representation of "drowsy" - Causing sleepiness or relaxation.

Often appears as...

  • drowsy medicine
  • drowsy effect
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Physical State

Describes a feeling before sleep, like heavy eyelids and yawning.

Illustration for Physical State
After studying all night, his drowsy state was inevitable.
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Not Fully Asleep

Indicates not asleep yet, but on the brink of falling asleep.

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During the boring lecture, I was so drowsy I could barely keep my eyes open.
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Temporary State

Often a short-lived sensation that can be remedied with rest.

Illustration for Temporary State
A quick power nap can usually fix feeling drowsy in the afternoon.
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Physical State

Describes a feeling before sleep, like heavy eyelids and yawning.

Illustration for Physical State
After studying all night, his drowsy state was inevitable.
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Not Fully Asleep

Indicates not asleep yet, but on the brink of falling asleep.

Illustration for Not Fully Asleep
During the boring lecture, I was so drowsy I could barely keep my eyes open.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Often a short-lived sensation that can be remedied with rest.

Illustration for Temporary State
A quick power nap can usually fix feeling drowsy in the afternoon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical State

Describes a feeling before sleep, like heavy eyelids and yawning.

Illustration for Physical State
After studying all night, his drowsy state was inevitable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Fully Asleep

Indicates not asleep yet, but on the brink of falling asleep.

Illustration for Not Fully Asleep
During the boring lecture, I was so drowsy I could barely keep my eyes open.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Often a short-lived sensation that can be remedied with rest.

Illustration for Temporary State
A quick power nap can usually fix feeling drowsy in the afternoon.
Visual representation of the word "Drowsy"

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Your brain hallucinates...

Just over a year ago, for the third time in my life, I ceased to exist. I was having a small operation, and my brain was filling with anesthetic. I remember a sense of detachment and falling apart and a coldness. And then I was back, drowsy and disoriented, but definitely there.

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A Collection Of Autumn...

sleep until spring mother has led them to the canyon the shorter days trigger hormones acting like sleeping bills making them drowsy

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Your brain hallucinates...

Just over a year ago, for the third time in my life, I ceased to exist. I was having a small operation, and my brain was filling with anesthetic. I remember a sense of detachment and falling apart and a coldness. And then I was back, drowsy and disoriented, but definitely there.

Video examples

A Collection Of Autumn...

sleep until spring mother has led them to the canyon the shorter days trigger hormones acting like sleeping bills making them drowsy

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Quote examples

Ernst Fischer

Austrian Writer

If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don't wait for time.
Portrait of Ernst Fischer

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Bam Adebayo

American Basketball Player

I just bring energy, try to put myself in a good mood, because you're not going to get through practice if you're drowsy, don't feel like doing nothing. Then it's going to be a long practice and coach is going to be all over you.
Portrait of Bam Adebayo

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George Jean Nathan

American Editor

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy.
Portrait of George Jean Nathan

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Ruskin Bond

Indian Author

My desk is right next to my bed. So I sit on my bed. I write in a big notebook which is on the desk. And if I feel drowsy, I just have to slide into bed.
Portrait of Ruskin Bond

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Austrian Musician

My sole recreations consist in dancing English hornpipes and cutting capers. Italy is a land of sleep; I am always drowsy here.
Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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William Shakespeare

English Playwright

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.
Portrait of William Shakespeare

Quote examples

Ernst Fischer

Austrian Writer

If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don't wait for time.
Portrait of Ernst Fischer

Quote examples

Bam Adebayo

American Basketball Player

I just bring energy, try to put myself in a good mood, because you're not going to get through practice if you're drowsy, don't feel like doing nothing. Then it's going to be a long practice and coach is going to be all over you.
Portrait of Bam Adebayo

Quote examples

George Jean Nathan

American Editor

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy.
Portrait of George Jean Nathan

Quote examples

Ruskin Bond

Indian Author

My desk is right next to my bed. So I sit on my bed. I write in a big notebook which is on the desk. And if I feel drowsy, I just have to slide into bed.
Portrait of Ruskin Bond

Quote examples

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Austrian Musician

My sole recreations consist in dancing English hornpipes and cutting capers. Italy is a land of sleep; I am always drowsy here.
Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Quote examples

William Shakespeare

English Playwright

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.
Portrait of William Shakespeare
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