Drowsily

usgb/ˈdraʊzɪli/
adverb

In a sleepy or tired way.

She answered drowsily, her eyes half-closed.
Visual representation of "drowsily" - In a sleepy or tired way

Often appears as...

  • answered drowsily
  • spoke drowsily
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Tiredness Indicated

Use 'drowsily' to show someone is on the verge of sleep or very tired.

Illustration for Tiredness Indicated
He shuffled to the bathroom drowsily.
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Subtle Slowness

Describe actions slowed by sleepiness using 'drowsily', implying a gentle, sluggish quality.

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She drowsily turned the pages of her book before bedtime.
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Diminished Alertness

'Drowsily' suggests that someone is not fully alert or aware of their surroundings.

Illustration for Diminished Alertness
He drowsily nodded during the lecture, missing important points.
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