half-asleep

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English

Etymology

From half- +‎ asleep.

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Adjective

half-asleep (not comparable)

  1. Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.
    He gently lifted the half-asleep child into bed.

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