adj
dopey
DOH-pee
Dopey (adj) means Silly, slow-witted, or groggy, as if drugged or half asleep. Example: “He gave a dopey grin and forgot what he was saying.”
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Silly, slow-witted, or groggy, as if drugged or half asleep.
"He gave a dopey grin and forgot what he was saying."
"The medication left her feeling dopey all afternoon."
How to use dopey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSluggish and a bit foolish-seeming, often from tiredness or medication.
Common pairings
dopey grin
feel dopey
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Word forms
- Comparative
- dopier
- Superlative
- dopiest
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Etymology
From "dope" (in its "stupid person" sense) plus the adjective ending "-y."
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What does “dopey” mean?
The word “dopey” means silly, slow-witted, or groggy, as if drugged or half asleep. In plain terms, sluggish and a bit foolish-seeming, often from tiredness or medication.
How do you pronounce “dopey”?
“Dopey” is pronounced DOH-pee (/ˈdəʊpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dopey” in a sentence?
Here is “dopey” used in a sentence: “He gave a dopey grin and forgot what he was saying.”
What part of speech is “dopey”?
“Dopey” is an adjective.
