DROWSY as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • showing lack of attention or boredom
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the yawning congregation
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  2. Meaning
    • half asleep
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
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