as in dazed
not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc.
I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of groggy
The Mahler had gripping moments alongside groggy ones.
—
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Ideal for everything from groggy red-eyes to relaxed, midday flights, these are the 15 best Amazon deals on matching sets worth adding to your cart.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
You’re bound to have a better day if you’re refreshed and energized versus tired and groggy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groggy
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Ideal for everything from groggy red-eyes to relaxed, midday flights, these are the 15 best Amazon deals on matching sets worth adding to your cart.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
You’re bound to have a better day if you’re refreshed and energized versus tired and groggy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groggy
Cite this Entry
“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groggy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share