drowsy

English

/ˈdɹaʊzi/

adj
Definitions
  • Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness
  • Causing someone to fall sleep or feel sleepy; lulling; soporific.
  • Boring.
  • Dull; stupid.

Etymology

Affix from English drowse derived from Old English drūsian (become languid, drowse, droop).

Origin

Old English

drūsian

Gloss

become languid, drowse, droop

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