Definition

The most sleepy or drowsy; feeling very tired and wanting to sleep.

Example

After staying up late, I felt the doziest I had ever been in the morning.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I felt so sleepy after that long meeting today.

I know what you mean; I was the doziest person in the room.

Maybe we should plan for some coffee next time.

Definitely! It would help keep us awake.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doziest → The word 'doziest' is derived from 'dozy' (from the dialectal 'doz' meaning to be drowsy or sleepy) with the superlative suffix '-est' (meaning most). The term 'doziest' refers to the state of being most drowsy or sleepy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dozy' as being in a sleepy state, and when you add '-est', it means the most sleepy. So, 'doziest' describes someone who is the most drowsy.

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