Definition of Drowse

1. Noun. A light fitful sleep.

Exact synonyms: Doze
Generic synonyms: Sleeping
Derivative terms: Doze, Drowsy

2. Verb. Sleep lightly or for a short period of time.
Exact synonyms: Doze, Snooze
Generic synonyms: Catch A Wink, Catnap, Nap
Derivative terms: Doze, Snooze
Also: Doze Off

3. Verb. Be on the verge of sleeping. "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class"
Generic synonyms: Rest
Specialized synonyms: Nod
Also: Drowse Off

Definition of Drowse

1. v. i. To sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; to slumber; to be heavy with sleepiness; to doze.

2. v. t. To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.

3. n. A slight or imperfect sleep; a doze.

Definition of Drowse

1. to doze [v DROWSED, DROWSING, DROWSES] - See also: doze

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drowse

drow
drown
drownd
drownded
drownding
drownds
drowned
drowner
drowners
drowning
drowning
drownings
drowns
drown out
drows
drowse (current term)
drowsed
drowses
drowse off
drowsier
drowsiest
drowsily
drowsiness
drowsiness
drowsinesses
drowsing
drowsing(a)
drowsy
drowsy
droxidopa

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