drowsy
adjective
half-asleep; sleepy.
drowsiness
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a word derived from
drowsy.
Example Sentences
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These sublethal effects can be compared to the way an over-the-counter antihistamine may relieve allergy symptoms while also causing drowsiness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Sensors in the steering wheel and cabin will analyze a driver’s eye and head movements, as well as driving patterns, for signs of intoxication, drowsiness or other impairments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
But there’s no similarly straightforward metric for drowsiness, which makes it difficult for traffic safety enforcers and drivers alike to determine a fatigue cutoff.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2025
It was a secretary, her voice slightly agitated, who scared his drowsiness away.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
