dozy
adjective
drowsy; half asleep.
dozily
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a word derived from
dozy.
Example Sentences
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The noise ever since Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey spotted Jonny Bairstow dozily walking out of his crease and under-armed the ball onto his stumps has only added to the sense of occasion.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2023
Mutely, he shuffled dozily in a broad circle through the day room of a nursing home, going nowhere.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2016
Outside, the magnificent neoclassical 19th Century station, heat-dazed stray dogs wandered dozily around.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2012
Samba had only himself to blame, after dozily conceding possession to the Sunderland player on the edge of his own area and over-hastily trying to correct his own mistake.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 18, 2010
“Right then,” said Aberforth when they had eaten their fill, and Harry and Ron sat slumped dozily in their chairs.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
