Drowsy and Rousing

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Drowsy adjective - Tending to cause sleep.

Usage example: listened to drowsy music while waiting in the dentist's office

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Rousing is an antonym for drowsy.

Nearby Words: drowse, drowsing, drowsiness, drowsed, drowsily

Rousing adjective - Causing great emotional or mental stimulation.

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Drowsy is an antonym for rousing.

Nearby Words: rouse, roused

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