drowsier; drowsiest
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: giving the appearance of peaceful inactivity
a drowsy village
Examples of drowsy in a Sentence
We spent a drowsy afternoon by the pool.
the drowsy students shuffled into the first-period class
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The movie itself is overwhelmingly standard — just that title alone makes one drowsy — and the only actor showing any real energy here is Pine, who would never end up playing the role again anyway.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
Engaging in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, texting, driving while drowsy or distracted, or driving under the influence of cannabis or alcohol significantly increases the risk of a collision.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
New parents can take steps to stop feeling drowsy after giving birth by resting more, getting childcare, eating healthy, drinking water, and implementing relaxation techniques.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
People driving while drowsy cause up to 100,000 car accidents each year.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
Engaging in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, texting, driving while drowsy or distracted, or driving under the influence of cannabis or alcohol significantly increases the risk of a collision.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
New parents can take steps to stop feeling drowsy after giving birth by resting more, getting childcare, eating healthy, drinking water, and implementing relaxation techniques.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
People driving while drowsy cause up to 100,000 car accidents each year.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for drowsy
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“Drowsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drowsy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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