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/ˈdrɔʊs.nɪs/ · drow·s.ni·ness
noun
- A state of being drowsy or sleepy. The drowsiness after a long car ride made it difficult to stay awake during the lecture.
- A feeling of weariness or lack of energy. The drowsiness that comes with a cold or flu made it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
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Did you know? The word 'drowsiness' has been used in literature to describe the state of being sleepy or lethargic, often as a result of a long journey or a medical condition. For example, in Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield', the character David Copperfield experiences drowsiness after a long carriage ride.