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Drowsy vs Restless - What's the difference?

drowsy | restless |

As adjectives the difference between drowsy and restless

is that drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy while restless is not allowing or affording rest.

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

    restless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not allowing or affording rest.
  • The night before his wedding was a restless one.
  • Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
  • He was a restless child.
    She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
  • Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
  • A restless ambition.
  • Deprived of rest or sleep.
  • They remained restless , sitting by the window the entire night.

    Derived terms

    * restlessly * restlessness

    Synonyms

    * antsy

    References

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