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DROWSING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word drowsing. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word drowsing. (close relations)
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drowsedrowseddrowsesdrowsily

Best Alternative Words for DROWSING

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dozy
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• half asleep

drowsy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• half asleep

• showing lack of attention or boredom

lethargic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in alertness or activity

sleepy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ready to fall asleep

sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

somnolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to or marked by drowsiness

tired
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depleted of strength or energy

adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

snoozy
adjectiveadj
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doze
verbv
noun

• a light fitful sleep

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

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

Best Hypernyms For DROWSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for drowsing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
sleeping catnap nap napping rest dossing dozing reposing resting slumbering snoozing
Phrases (1)
catch a wink

Alternatives for DOZY

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