Definition

The condition of feeling sleepy or drowsy, often leading to a desire to sleep.

Example

After a long day at work, I felt a strong sense of doziness and needed to take a nap.

Conversation

I can't believe how much doziness I felt during the meeting today.

I know what you mean! I almost nodded off a couple of times.

I should have had more coffee to fight off that doziness.

Definitely! A little caffeine can make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doziness is formed from "dozy" (from Middle English "doz" meaning drowsy or sleepy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "doziness" refers to the state of being drowsy or sleepy.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'drowsy' ('dozy') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that doziness means the state of being drowsy.

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