What does drowsy mean?

half asleep; "made drowsy by the long ride"; "it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor"; "a tired dozy child"; "the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair" showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"

How many definitions does drowsy have?

Drowsy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Drowsy Definition & Meaning

drowsy

adjective

half asleep; "made drowsy by the long ride"; "it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor"; "a tired dozy child"; "the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair"
showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"

Synonyms for drowsy

"Drowsy" in song lyrics

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"I know you're drowsy"
Dujeous — Drowsy
"I'm drowsy"
Molemen f/ Aesop Rock, MF Doom, Slug — Put Your Quarter Up
"Went from all tha purple rain, but now I'm never drowsy"
Paul Wall f/ Yung Redd, Z-Ro — One Hundred

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Frequently asked questions

What does drowsy mean?: half asleep; "made drowsy by the long ride"; "it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor"; "a tired dozy child"; "the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair" showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"
What part of speech is drowsy?: Drowsy is an adjective.
How many definitions does drowsy have?: Drowsy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).