Definition

In a way that feels dizzy or confused, often due to tiredness or intoxication.

Example

After staying up all night, she walked woozily into the kitchen.

Conversation

I just woke up feeling a bit woozily after that long nap.

Yeah, those can really throw you off sometimes.

I couldn't even remember what day it was for a moment!

Haha, I know the feeling — it's like time just disappeared.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'woozily' is derived from 'woozy' (of uncertain origin, possibly from the dialectal 'woozy' meaning dizzy or befuddled) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). The term 'woozily' describes the manner of being dizzy or in a state of confusion.

Memory Tip

Imagine feeling dizzy or confused, which is what 'woozy' means, and then think of how 'woozily' describes doing something in that befuddled manner.

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