Antonyms for drowsiness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : drou-zee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdraʊ zi

Definition of drowsiness

Origin : 1520s, probably ultimately from Old English drusan, drusian "sink," also "become languid, slow, or inactive" (related to dreosan "to fall"), from Proto-Germanic *drus- (see dreary). But there is no record of it in Middle English. Related: Drowsily; drowsiness.

As in inertia : noun disinclination to move; lifelessness
As in laziness : noun unwillingness to work, be active
As in lethargy : noun laziness, sluggishness
As in torpor : noun lethargy
As in sleepiness : noun torpor
As in sluggishness : noun apathy
As in hebetude : noun lethargy
As in languidness : noun lethargy
As in leadenness : noun lethargy
As in shiftlessness : noun laziness
As in slothfulness : noun laziness
As in sluggardness : noun laziness
As in torpidity : noun lethargy

Example sentences :

You have cast from you with the warm blanket the drowsiness of dreams.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

He apologised for his drowsiness; but said that he was so sleepy that he must retire.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

A drowsiness possessed me; I felt like one awaking from a dream.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

"That accounts for his drowsiness," muttered he, between his teeth.
Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever

De Spain got up and shook off the chilliness and drowsiness of the night.
Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman

It did not take our drowsiness another moment to get completely cured.
Extract from : « My Reminiscences » by Rabindranath Tagore

The devil of drowsiness is at his most potent, we find, about 10:30 p. m.
Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley

But the drowsiness of autumn is a lethargy in the true sense of that word—a forgetfulness.
Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley

This isn't so bad, he thought, and there was something like surprise through the drowsiness.
Extract from : « Space Prison » by Tom Godwin

A drowsiness seemed to come over him which alarmed his servants.
Extract from : « From Pole to Pole » by Sven Anders Hedin

Synonyms for drowsiness

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