Meaning & use
drowsy
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Feeling sleepy or lacking full alertness.
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The warm room and quiet music made him feel drowsy.
The medication can cause drowsy side effects, so avoid driving after taking it.
A note on using this word
'Drowsy' describes a mild, gradual sleepiness rather than complete exhaustion, and is commonly used on medicine labels to warn of side effects.
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