Drowsy

Pronunciation: /draʊzi/

Definitions of drowsy

adjective Drowsy is an adjective that describes a state of feeling sleepy or lethargic.

Example Sentences

A1 I feel drowsy after eating a big meal.

A2 The warm weather made me feel drowsy.

B1 She struggled to stay awake during the drowsy afternoon lecture.

B2 The medication made him feel drowsy and lethargic.

C1 The drowsy effects of the antihistamine lingered throughout the day.

C2 Despite feeling drowsy, she managed to stay focused during the meeting.

Examples of drowsy in a Sentence

formal After taking the medication, she felt drowsy and had to lie down for a nap.

informal I always feel so drowsy after a big meal, it's hard to stay awake.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I'm feeling too drowsy to go out.

figurative The slow, drowsy pace of the small town was a stark contrast to the bustling city life.

Grammatical Forms of drowsy

• past tense: drowsed
• plural: drowsies
• comparative: drowsier
• superlative: drowsiest
• present tense: drowses
• future tense: will be drowsy
• perfect tense: has/have been drowsy
• continuous tense: is/are being drowsy
• singular: drowsy
• positive degree: drowsy
• infinitive: to be drowsy
• gerund: drowsing
• participle: drowsed

Origin and Evolution of drowsy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'drowsy' originated from Middle English 'drowsi' which was derived from Old English 'drusian' meaning to be sluggish or lazy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drowsy' has retained its meaning of being sleepy or sluggish, but has also come to be associated with a feeling of lethargy or lack of alertness.