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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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.
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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
But Merritt drinks the spiked beverage and drowns, drowsy from the medication.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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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
But Merritt drinks the spiked beverage and drowns, drowsy from the medication.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Drowsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drowsy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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