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Definition of groggily

groggily

/ˈɡrɑː.ɡə.li/
grog · gi · ly
Adjective:groggy
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• adverb

1

In a dazed, weak, or unsteady manner, especially from sleepiness, exhaustion, illness, or intoxication.

Example

"He sat up groggily when the alarm rang and rubbed his eyes."

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• Rhymes for groggily

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groceries
grocery
grog
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grogginess
groggy
groin

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'groggy', which originally meant 'intoxicated on grog'—a mixture of rum and water introduced to the Royal Navy in 1740 by Admiral Edward Vernon, who was nicknamed 'Old Grog' for his grogram cloak.

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