drowsing

/ˈdraʊzɪŋ/
noun
  1. The state or act of being lightly asleep or half asleep.
    • A gentle drowsing in the hammock is my favorite afternoon activity.
    • The baby's drowsing lasted only a few minutes before she woke up.
    • His drowsing was interrupted by a loud noise outside.
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adjective
  1. In a state of light sleep; half asleep.
    • She lay drowsing on the sofa, barely aware of the TV.
    • The drowsing cat didn't even notice the mouse run by.
    • The drowsing passengers on the bus missed their stop.
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