Meaning & Definition of Sleepy in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: feeling tired and in need of sleep

  Example Sentence: After a long day of work, she felt extremely sleepy.

• Definition: causing drowsiness or making one want to sleep

  Example Sentence: The warm sun made everyone at the picnic feel sleepy.

• Definition: lack of activity or excitement; dull

  Example Sentence: The sleepy town had few attractions for visitors.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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

Translations

• Spanish: somnoliento

• French: somnolent

• German: schlummerig

• Russian: сонный

Related Words

• slumber: a state of sleep

• nap: a short sleep

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

Slang Meanings of sleepy

• 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.