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drowsy

 

[ หˆdraสŠzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

lethargic, sleepy, sluggish.

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Word Description / Examples
drowsy

Often used when someone feels a strong need to sleep, usually due to medication or being in a relaxing environment.

  • After taking the medicine, he felt drowsy
  • The warm sun made everyone feel drowsy
sleepy

Used when someone needs rest and is on the verge of falling asleep. It is straightforward and commonly used.

  • She was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open
  • The baby got sleepy after the long day at the park
sluggish

Describes a lack of energy or slow movement, often because of tiredness, illness, or a heavy workload. It can be negative when describing someone's performance or behavior.

  • He felt sluggish after eating a big meal
  • The economy has been sluggish this quarter, showing little growth
lethargic

Describes a state of being unusually lazy or slow, often due to illness or lack of motivation. It has a slightly more negative connotation.

  • After his illness, he felt lethargic all day
  • The heat made the dog lethargic and disinterested in playing

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlรคfrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ senny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ somnoliento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uykulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ospalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ospalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๅ€ฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaspan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syfjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ัˆั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.