Dozing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dozing

 

[ หˆdoสŠzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sleeping lightly

Dozing refers to the act of sleeping lightly or being in a state of drowsiness. It is often characterized by brief intervals of sleep, typically in a relaxed position. This can occur while sitting or lying down, and is usually not as deep as a full sleep. People may doze off during quiet moments, such as while reading or watching television. Dozing can be a natural response to fatigue or boredom.

Synonyms

napping, slumbering, snoozing.

Examples of usage

  • She was dozing on the couch during the movie.
  • He often finds himself dozing off in class.
  • The cat was dozing peacefully in the sun.
  • After a long day, I ended up dozing in my chair.

Translations

Translations of the word "dozing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรถsig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzemka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใŸใŸๅฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adormilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™รญmรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ driemanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“็žŒ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dremanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dofn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxulamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dormitar

Etymology

The word 'dozing' is derived from the Middle English term 'doze', which itself has uncertain origins but may originate from a blend of older Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It has been used since the 15th century to describe a light sleep or a state of drowsiness. The term likely evolved as a variant of 'drowsy', reflecting a gentle, almost playful notion of falling asleep. Over time, the connotation of 'dozing' has remained primarily positive, often evoking images of relaxation and comfort rather than deep, uninterrupted sleep. Today, it continues to be used in modern English to describe those moments when one drifts away into a light slumber, whether by choice or the result of fatigue.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,320, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.