Drowsy: meaning, definitions and examples
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drowsy
[ หdraสzi ]
feeling sleepy
Feeling drowsy is a common side effect of taking certain medications, such as antihistamines. It is characterized by a strong desire to sleep or feeling sluggish and lacking energy. Drowsiness can also be caused by a lack of sleep or disrupted sleep patterns.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I felt drowsy after taking the allergy medication.
- She yawned, feeling increasingly drowsy as the lecture dragged on.
- The warm room made him drowsy and he struggled to stay awake.
Translations
Translations of the word "drowsy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sonolento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเคฆ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช schlรคfrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengantuk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ senny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ใ
๐ซ๐ท somnolent
๐ช๐ธ somnoliento
๐น๐ท uykulu
๐ฐ๐ท ์กธ๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุณุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ospalรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ospalรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaspan
๐ฎ๐ธ syfjaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาัััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yatmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ somnoliento
Etymology
The word 'drowsy' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'drลซsian' meaning 'to be languid or slow'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the feeling of sleepiness or sluggishness. The use of 'drowsy' to describe the state of feeling sleepy or lacking energy became more common in the 17th century.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,101, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18100 capitulation
- 18101 drowsy
- 18102 aristocrats
- 18103 unfettered
- 18104 feudalism
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