Antonyms for snoozy


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : snooz
Phonetic Transcription : snuz


Definition of snoozy

Origin :
  • 1789, cant word, of unknown origin, perhaps echoic of a snore. Related: Snoozed; snoozing. The noun meaning "a short nap" is from 1793. Snooze-alarm is from 1965.
  • As in languid : adj drooping, dull, listless
  • As in lazy : adj inactive, sluggish
  • As in lethargic : adj lazy, sluggish
  • As in sleepy : adj tired, dull
  • As in slothful : adj lazy
  • As in somnolent : adj sleepy
  • As in soporific : adj sleepy; sleep-inducing
  • As in languorous : adj languid
  • As in lymphatic : adj languid
  • As in nodding : adj sleepy
  • As in slumberous : adj sleepy
  • As in somnifacient : adj sleepy
  • As in somniferous : adj sleepy
  • As in somnific : adj sleepy
  • As in stuporous : adj lethargic
  • As in drowsy : adj sleepy
  • As in somnifacient : noun soporific
Example sentences :
  • “Well, this scooting through the air—hot air too—makes one snoozy,” explained Fullerton, uttering a cavernous yawn.
  • Extract from : « In the Whirl of the Rising » by Bertram Mitford
  • The crew was in the forecastlea lolling, snoozy lot, now desperately yawning for lack of diversion.
  • Extract from : « Every Man for Himself » by Norman Duncan

Synonyms for snoozy

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