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Definition drowsiness in British English

drowsiness noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈdraʊzinəs/
1

a feeling that you want to sleep

Example

Avoid medications that cause drowsiness or other impairment.

Example

I yawned again, overcome by drowsiness.

Synonyms and related words
fatigue exhaustion lethargy
2

a feeling of being sleepy and lethargic; sleepiness

Example

This drug can cause drowsiness.

Definition drowsiness in British English