Drowsiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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drowsiest

 

[ ˈdraʊziɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The word 'drowsiest' is the superlative form of 'drowsy', which describes the state of being sleepy or lethargic. When someone is drowsiest, they feel the greatest degree of sleepiness compared to others. This can occur due to several factors, such as a lack of sleep, influence of medications, or a sedentary lifestyle. Being drowsy can affect a person's ability to concentrate and perform tasks efficiently, making it important to address the underlying causes.

Synonyms

heaviest, most lethargic, sleepiest

Examples of usage

  • After a long day at work, she felt the drowsiest she had ever been.
  • He often gets drowsiest in the afternoons after lunch.
  • The warm atmosphere made everyone feel drowsiest during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "drowsiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sonolento

🇮🇳 सबसे नींद में

🇩🇪 schläfrigster

🇮🇩 paling mengantuk

🇺🇦 найсонніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej śpiący

🇯🇵 最も眠い

🇫🇷 le plus somnolent

🇪🇸 el más somnoliento

🇹🇷 en uykulu

🇰🇷 가장 졸린

🇸🇦 الأكثر نعاسًا

🇨🇿 nejspavější

🇸🇰 najspavejší

🇨🇳 最困的

🇸🇮 najbolj zaspan

🇮🇸 mest syfja

🇰🇿 ең ұйқылы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მძინარე

🇦🇿 ən yuxulu

🇲🇽 el más soñoliento

Etymology

The term 'drowsy' has its origins in Middle English, derivatively from the word 'drowsen,' which meant 'to become sleepy'. This root is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word 'drúsa', meaning 'to fall asleep'. Over the centuries, the word evolved to describe a state of drowsiness, particularly in relation to a lack of alertness or wakefulness. The superlative form 'drowsiest' indicates the highest degree of sleepiness and has been commonly used in English literature and conversation since the 19th century. Drowsiness can be influenced by various physiological factors, and its prevalence in language reflects universal human experiences related to fatigue and rest.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,088, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.