# drowsy

/ˈdɹaʊzi/ (US) · /dɹˈaʊsi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/drowsy
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

feeling very sleepy or tired. You might feel this way after eating a heavy meal or taking a medicine.

For teachers: feeling or causing a state of sleepiness or drowsiness. Often used to describe the effects of certain foods, medications, or lack of sleep.

## Examples

- I feel drowsy after eating that heavy lunch.
- The driver felt drowsy during the long drive and decided to pull over for a short nap.
- The combination of the warm room and the heavy meal left the guests feeling drowsy, though they were still eager to finish the evening's festivities.

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