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drowsily

ADVERB
sleepily
Synonyms


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In her memory, Ms. Phillips writes, “the brother closest to me whispers, their wings are flying up, as singed leaves laced with sparks scatter drowsily higher.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Joining the link drowsily, such a flood of energy came through from the other side that I’m surprised it didn’t break my laptop.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2020

To its west is the proposed mall site, a mostly empty tract of woods, scrub brush and drowsily grazing dairy cows.

From Washington Times Apr. 5, 2015

“You know, I think you’re the only one who really cares about me,” she tells him drowsily.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2015

“Gilly, honey,” Trotter called drowsily as Gilly passed her door.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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