Meaning & Definition of word "Sleepy"
Sleepy
/ˈsliː.pi/
adjective:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English 'slepian', from 'sleep' + '-y'
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
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.