drowse Synonyms
drowse Meaning
drowse (n)
a light fitful sleep
drowse (v)
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
be on the verge of sleeping
drowse (v. i.)
To sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; to slumber; to be heavy with sleepiness; to doze.
drowse (v. t.)
To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.
drowse (n.)
A slight or imperfect sleep; a doze.
drowse Sentence Examples
- The tedious lecture caused many students to drowse off in their chairs.
- The gentle hum of the fan helped to lull me into a peaceful drowse.
- I found myself drowsing in the warm afternoon sun, feeling relaxed and content.
- The long day of travel had left me feeling drowsy and in need of a nap.
- As the sun began to set, I felt a sense of drowsiness wash over me.
- The soothing sound of the waves lapping against the shore sent me into a light drowse.
- I could feel his drowsiness as he lazily rested his head on my shoulder.
- The soft blanket and fluffy pillows invited me to sink into a comfortable drowse.
- The gentle breeze and the chirping birds created a tranquil atmosphere that encouraged me to drowse.
- After a long day of hiking, I couldn't resist the drowsiness that crept over me.
FAQs About the word drowse
a light fitful sleep, sleep lightly or for a short period of time, be on the verge of sleepingTo sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; to slumber; to be heavy with sl
nap,doze, siesta, catnap, snooze, wink, forty winks, bed, slumber,kip
rouse, arise, rise, awaken, arouse, arise, waken, wake (up), wake (up), get up
The tedious lecture caused many students to drowse off in their chairs.
The gentle hum of the fan helped to lull me into a peaceful drowse.
I found myself drowsing in the warm afternoon sun, feeling relaxed and content.
The long day of travel had left me feeling drowsy and in need of a nap.
