Drowsily

/ˈdraʊzɪli/

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Pro Tip 1/3

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

He shuffled to the bathroom drowsily.

Pro Tip 2/3

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

She drowsily turned the pages of her book before bedtime.

Pro Tip 3/3

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

He drowsily nodded during the lecture, missing important points.

Sleepily

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