Definition

In a way that shows you are sleepy or tired, often with difficulty in staying awake.

Example

She yawned drowsily as she tried to keep her eyes open during the lecture.

Conversation

I woke up drowsily this morning and couldn't get out of bed.

That sounds rough! I usually feel so sleepy after a late night.

Yeah, I really need to go to bed earlier to avoid feeling drowsily all day.

Definitely! A good night's sleep makes a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drowsily → It is formed from "drowsy" (from Middle English *drousie*, meaning sleepy or lethargic) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "drowsily" means in a manner that is sleepy or lethargic.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling sleepy or lethargic ('drowsy') and how the '-ly' suffix indicates the manner of that feeling. This helps you remember that 'drowsily' describes doing something in a sleepy way.

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