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drowsiness

/drɔːs.nɪs.nɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does drowsiness mean?

noun

A state of being sleepy or drowsy, often due to lack of sleep or fatigue. A feeling of sleepiness or lethargy.

Example

"The drowsiness that came over me after the long drive made it difficult to stay awake during the meeting."

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