drowsiness
/ˈdraʊzɪnəs/
drow · si · ness
ˈdraʊ · zɪ · nəs
English Definition
n. a state of feeling sleepy
Significado en Español
somnolencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
buồn ngủ
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Example Sentence
The medicine may cause drowsiness.
这种药可能会引起困倦。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “drowsiness”:
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A
wakefulness
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B
alertness
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C
sleepiness
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D
vigor
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C — sleepiness.
“drowsiness” means n. a state of feeling sleepy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A heavy ______ came over him soon after the huge holiday meal.
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A
drowsiness
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B
alertness
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C
energy
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D
excitement
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A — drowsiness.
“drowsiness” means n. a state of feeling sleepy
Common questions about “drowsiness”
What does “drowsiness” mean?
drowsiness — n. a state of feeling sleepy. In Chinese: 困倦.
How do you pronounce “drowsiness”?
drowsiness is pronounced /ˈdraʊzɪnəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: drow · si · ness.
How do you use “drowsiness” in a sentence?
The medicine may cause drowsiness. (这种药可能会引起困倦。)
What are synonyms for “drowsiness”?
sleepiness, lethargy, fatigue — all close in meaning to drowsiness (n. a state of feeling sleepy).
Is “drowsiness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. drowsiness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
