groggy

adjective

grog·​gy ˈgrä-gē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
Synonyms of groggynext
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily
ˈgrä-gə-lē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
adverb
grogginess
ˈgrä-gē-nəs How to pronounce groggy (audio)
noun

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe. — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 Your doom-scrolling brain will thank you for the Circadian rhythm reset, and your groggy self will appreciate the thoughtful Daylight Savings Time assist. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025 Trouble sleeping can make people feel worn out, groggy and less alert. — Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 While hydration is essential for overall wellness and sleep quality, drinking too much liquid close to bedtime can lead to frequent nighttime bathroom trips, disrupt deep sleep cycles, and cause a groggy morning. — Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groggy

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grog

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groggy was in 1832

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groggy

adjective
grog·​gy -ˈgräg-ē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily
ˈgräg-ə-lē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
adverb
grogginess
ˈgräg-ē-nəs How to pronounce groggy (audio)
noun

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