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Definition of drowsy

drowsy

/ˈdraʊ.zi/
drow · sy
Adverb:drowsily
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• adjective

1

Sleepy and lethargic; half-asleep and ready to fall asleep.

Example

"The allergy medication made him feel too drowsy to drive safely."

2

Causing sleepiness or characterized by a peaceful, quiet inactivity.

Example

"We spent a drowsy summer afternoon reading on the shaded porch."

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• Rhymes for drowsy

• Nearby Words

drowse
drowsily
drowsiness
drowsy
drubbing
drudge
drudgery

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, probably derived from an unrecorded Old English verb *drūsian ('to become sluggish or inactive'), related to Old English drūsan ('to sink or droop').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drowsy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drowsy
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