11
dozy(noun, adjective, dull, quiet, tired)
10
drowsy(adjective, awareness, sleepy)
9
drooping(verb, adjective, hanging)
8
sleepy(adjective, quiet, slow, heavy, tired)
7
cernuous(adjective, drooping)
7
lethargic(adjective, quiet, slow, heavy, tired)
7
somnolent(adjective, awareness, sleepy)
6
napping
6
sluggish(adjective, quiet, slow, heavy, tired)
6
slumberous(noun, adjective, dull, quiet, tired)
6
soporific(noun, adjective, dull, quiet, tired)
5
drowsing
5
heavy(adjective, quiet, slow, informal, tired)
5
sagging(verb, adjective, hanging)
5
torpid(adjective, quiet, slow, heavy, tired)
5
yawning(verb, adjective, sleepy)
4
pendulous(adjective, drooping)
4
asleep(adjective, sleepy)
4
beckoning(verb, indicating)
4
bowing(noun, verb, greeting)
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