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Drowsy vs Stupor - What's the difference?

drowsy | stupor |

As an adjective drowsy

is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.

As a noun stupor is

a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility.

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

    stupor

    English

    (wikipedia stupor)

    Alternative forms

    * stupour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A state of reduced consciousness or sensibility.
  • A state in which one has difficulty in thinking or using one’s senses.

    • Related terms

    * stupefy * stupefaction * stupendous * stupid

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