DOZING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word dozing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DOZING
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drowsing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • half asleep | ||||||||
napping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not prepared or vigilant | ||||||||
nodding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having branches or flower heads that bend downward | ||||||||
sleeping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the state of being asleep • quiet and inactive restfulness • the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate adjective satellite • lying with head on paws as if sleeping | ||||||||
resting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||||
slumbering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a dormant or quiescent state verb • be asleep | ||||||||
snoozing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||||||||
drowse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a light fitful sleep verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time • be on the verge of sleeping | ||||||||
slumber | verbv | |||||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a dormant or quiescent state verb • be asleep | ||||||||
snooze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time |