— drowsily , adv. — drowsiness , n.
/drow"zee/ , adj., drowsier, drowsiest .
1. half-asleep; sleepy.
2. marked by or resulting from sleepiness.
3. dull; sluggish.
4. inducing lethargy or sleepiness: drowsy spring weather.
[ 1520-30; DROWSE + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. somnolent, dozy. 3. lethargic, listless.