Pronunciations
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/ˈdɹaʊzɪŋ/
Noun
The act of one who drowses.
- Examples
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His drowsings were delicious, and he dreamed sweet dreams.
Adjective
half asleep
- Examples
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made drowsy by the long ride
it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor
More examples (2)
a tired dozy child
the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair