drowsed

Slept a little

Drowsed is the past tense of drowse, meaning to be half-asleep or in a light, dreamy state between waking and sleeping.

It suggests a pleasant, lazy drifting rather than full unconsciousness: The cat drowsed in the afternoon sun.

He drowsed through the lecture, catching only fragments.

napping

dozed

Lightly, briefly slumbered

nappedTook a brief doze
snoozedTook a light nap
slumberedSlept, especially peacefully

catnapped · nodded off · rested · drifted off · siesta · shuteye · light sleep · half-asleep · dozing · snoozing

lethargic

sluggish

Slow and inactive

listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
torpidInactive and slow
languidWeak and without vigor

groggy · heavy-lidded · bleary · foggy · dazed · stupor · muzzy · fuddled · woolly-headed · punch-drunk

peaceful

tranquil

Calm and untroubled

sereneUntroubled and composed
calmFree from agitation
relaxedFree of stress

soothing · restful · quiet · placid · gentle · mellow · lulled · hushed · still · dreamy

Opposites

alertness/consciousness state

drowsedwoke

Past tense of rising from sleep

awakened · roused · stirred · perked up · revived

activity level

drowsedbustled

Moved with urgent activity

rushed · hurried · energized · animated · stirred

Phrases

drowsy drivingOperating vehicle while sleep-deprived
daytime drowsinessSleepiness during waking hours
drowsy but awakeTired yet not sleeping

Family

drowsy, drowsiness, drowse, drowsily, drowsing, drowses

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