adj
drowsy
DROW-zee
Drowsy (adj) means Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep. Example: “The medicine made her feel drowsy.”
adj
1
Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep.
"The medicine made her feel drowsy."
"A warm, drowsy afternoon settled over the village."
How to use drowsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling sleepy or half-asleep, often from tiredness or medication.
Common pairings
feel drowsy
drowsy eyes
drowsy afternoon
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Word forms
- Comparative
- drowsier
- Superlative
- drowsiest
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Etymology
Related to an old English word for drooping or becoming sluggish — the same idea behind feeling "heavy" with sleep.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “drowsy” mean?
The word “drowsy” means sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep. In plain terms, feeling sleepy or half-asleep, often from tiredness or medication.
How do you pronounce “drowsy”?
“Drowsy” is pronounced DROW-zee (/ˈdɹaʊzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “drowsy” in a sentence?
Here is “drowsy” used in a sentence: “The medicine made her feel drowsy.”
What part of speech is “drowsy”?
“Drowsy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “drowsy” come from?
The word “drowsy” comes from Old English. Related to an old English word for drooping or becoming sluggish — the same idea behind feeling "heavy" with sleep.
