dozy

adjective

ˈdō-zē How to pronounce dozy (audio)
Definition of dozynext
as in sleepy
desiring or needing sleep the big Thanksgiving dinner left us all feeling satisfied and dozy

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Recent Examples of dozy Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 Some participants were encouraged to take a brief, dozy nap before tackling the problems. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023 There are tough times ahead, with strong inflation, disruption and rebalancing sure to happen, but the system is proactively working to maintain stability rather than in the drowsy, dozy state of the past. — Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozy
  1. sleepy
  2. resting
  3. drowsy
Adjective
  • Stay Here: Christian Louboutin’s Vermelho (a Relais & Châteaux property in the sleepy village of Melides) is a true visual feast.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Eco-friendly boutique shops, trendy coffee spots, and cafes selling poke bowls have also popped up throughout the sleepy coastal town.
    — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of sleepy
Adjective
  • Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
Definition of resting
Adjective
  • However, this creates a complex trade-off, as driver-facing cameras are also an important safety technology that can help prevent accidents by monitoring unsafe behaviors like cell phone use, inattention to traffic conditions, or drowsy driving.
    — Aliza Knox, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • State patrol data shows drowsy lane-violation crashes jumped another 43.5% between 2023 and 2024.
    — Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of drowsy

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“Dozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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