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- [grog-ee]
- /ˈgrɒg i/
- /ɡroɡɡi.li/
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- [grog-ee]
- /ˈgrɒg i/
Definitions of groggily word
- adjective groggily staggering, as from exhaustion or blows: a boxer groggy from his opponent's hard left jab. 1
- adjective groggily dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep: Late nights always make me groggy the next morning. 1
- adjective groggily Archaic. drunk; intoxicated. 1
- noun groggily In a groggy manner. 1
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Origin of groggily
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; grog + -y1
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Parts of speech for Groggily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
groggily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
groggily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for groggily
adverb groggily
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- sleepily — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- unsteadily — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
- dazedly — to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.: He was dazed by a blow on the head.
- blearily — (of the eyes or sight) blurred or dimmed, as from sleep or weariness.
Antonyms for groggily
adverb groggily
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
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