Synonyms: dozy, drowsing, drowsy
Definition: half asleep
Usage: made drowsy by the long ride; it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor; a tired dozy child; the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair
Similar words: asleep
Definition: in a state of sleep
Usage: were all asleep when the phone rang; fell asleep at the wheel