dopey
adjective/ˈdoʊpi/
Frequency rank: #17,405 most common English word
Meaning
Stupefied or drowsy, often as if under the influence of a drug; also meaning stupid or silly.
Example sentence
After taking the cold medicine, he felt dopey and could barely keep his eyes open.
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