drowsiness

/ˈdraʊzinɪs/
/ˈdraʊzinɪs/
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Definitions of drowsiness
  1. noun
    a very sleepy state
    synonyms: sleepiness, somnolence
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    types:
    oscitance, oscitancy
    drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
    type of:
    temporary state
    a state that continues for a limited time
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdraʊzinɪs/
UK
/ˈdraʊzinɪs/
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