sleepy
adjective
ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
sleepiness
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a word derived from
sleepy.
Example Sentences
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In a small study on people with insomnia, when they were given a false negative sleep score, those individuals reported sleepiness and fatigue, as well as lower levels of alertness and clear thinking.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Dr Victoria Revell, an associate professor in transitional sleep and circadian physiology at the University of Surrey, says this strategy can "help reset the build up of sleepiness you will be experiencing".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
But the check-up at Walter Reed Mliitary Hospital comes amid speculation about Trump's well-being due to bruising on his hand and his apparent sleepiness in meetings.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
However, they may still face a high risk of shift work disorder, which involves disrupted sleep patterns and persistent daytime sleepiness.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026
Out of the sleepiness the face of despair.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
