Meaning & Definition of word "Sleepy"

Sleepy

/ˈsliː.pi/

1. feeling drowsy or in need of sleep
- Example: After a long day at work, I felt extremely sleepy.
2. characterized by or conducive to sleepiness
- Example: The sleepy town had hardly any activity during the night.
3. causing or inducing sleep
- Example: The soft music made me feel sleepy and relaxed.

Middle English 'slepian', from 'sleep' + '-y'

sleepyhead:

a person who likes to sleep or is slow to get up

sleepy town:

a place that is quiet and lacks excitement

sleepy eyes:

eyes that look tired or half-closed

slumber:

a state of sleep

nap:

a short sleep

yawn:

to open the mouth wide while taking a breath, often because of tiredness

Meaning: out like a light

Example Sentence: He was out like a light after the long hike.

Meaning: hit the sack

Example Sentence: I'm so sleepy, I think I'll hit the sack early tonight.