The term “drowsy” is employed by writers to evoke a mood of languor or a slowing down of time, whether in setting a quiet, somnolent atmosphere or conveying a character’s physical fatigue. In one instance, a quiet, almost eerie evening is described as “drowsy” to enhance the sense of isolation and tranquility [1], while in another narrative, the adjective colors characters’ speech and actions, as when speech is rendered in “drowsy words” or a figure is portrayed as barely rousing from sleep [2, 3]. Authors also extend the meaning metaphorically, suggesting not only weariness but an intellectual or emotional indolence, as in the critique of overly sedate thought or philosophically inert states [4]. Whether applied to a quiet natural environment [5] or the sluggish progression of events [6], “drowsy” serves as a versatile descriptor that contributes both to the sensory detail and the reflective tone of literary works.