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Drowsy vs Bleary - What's the difference?

drowsy | bleary |

As adjectives the difference between drowsy and bleary

is that drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy while bleary is tired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.

drowsy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.
    • I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.
  • Disposing to sleep; lulling; soporific.
    • It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.
  • Dull; stupid.

    • Derived terms

    * drowsiness

    bleary

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Tired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.

    • See also

    * blear

    Anagrams

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