groggy
adjective
staggering, as from exhaustion or blows.
groggily
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a word derived from
groggy.
Example Sentences
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The porch was empty when he groggily opened his front door, but he instantly understood why someone had been knocking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024
When I woke up at 1 a.m., initially disoriented by my pitch-black bedroom, I groggily stumbled into the living room where my boyfriend was quietly listening to music.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2023
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and groggily rolling over to check the time on your iPhone.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2023
Day 2 unfolded groggily at first, a consequence of a lingering food coma.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2022
The girl sat up groggily and rubbed her face with the back of a hand.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
