Spell Bee Word: drowsy

Basic Details

Word: Drowsy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling sleepy or tired; wanting to close your eyes.

Synonyms: Sleepy, lethargic, sluggish

Antonyms: Alert, awake, energetic

Idioms and Phrases

1. Fight off drowsiness: To resist feeling sleepy. Example: "He ate a snack to fight off drowsiness during the long car ride."
2. Catch some Zs: To get some sleep. Example: "After the tiring day at school, she decided to catch some Zs on the couch."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After a long day of playing outside, Jamie felt drowsy and ready for bed.

Example 2: The warm sun made everyone feel drowsy during the picnic.

Example 3: I often feel drowsy after having lunch, so I like to take a quick walk to wake up.

Fun Fact

Did you know that drowsiness can be a sign that your brain is ready for sleep? It's a natural response when our bodies need rest!

Famous Quote

"Sleep is the best meditation." - Dalai Lama

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "drowsy" mean?

a) Feeling very energetic
b) Feeling sleepy
c) Feeling hungry
d) Feeling excited

Answer: b) Feeling sleepy

2. Which of these is a synonym of "drowsy"?

a) Energetic
b) Lethargic
c) Activist
d) Quick

Answer: b) Lethargic

3. What is the antonym of "drowsy"?

a) Tired
b) Alert
c) Sleepy
d) Lethargic

Answer: b) Alert

4. Which sentence uses "drowsy" correctly?

a) The drowsy puppy ran fast.
b) After lunch, I often feel drowsy.
c) She felt drowsy after drinking coffee.
d) He was drowsy during the exciting movie.

Answer: b) After lunch, I often feel drowsy.

5. Which idiom means the same as feeling sleepy?

a) Fight off drowsiness
b) Catch some Zs
c) A leopard can’t change its spots
d) A stitch in time saves nine

Answer: b) Catch some Zs