sleepy
Americanadjective
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ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- Synonyms:
- slumberous, somnolent, tired
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of or showing drowsiness.
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languid; languorous.
a sleepy gesture.
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lethargic; sluggish.
a sleepy brook.
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quiet.
a sleepy village.
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inducing sleep; soporific.
sleepy warmth.
adjective
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inclined to or needing sleep; drowsy
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characterized by or exhibiting drowsiness, sluggishness, etc
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conducive to sleep; soporific
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without activity or bustle
a sleepy town
Other Word Forms
- sleepily adverb
- sleepiness noun
- unsleepy adjective
Etymology
Origin of sleepy
Example Sentences
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Whispers were going around the sunburned, sleepy crowds huddled on their suitcases that there were no flights until Monday.
When chemical manufacturer Ciba arrived in Toms River, N.J., in 1952, the company’s new plant seemed like the economic engine the sleepy coastal community dependent on fishing and tourism had always needed.
From Los Angeles Times
A sleepy fall brought panic to the exhibition business until closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, when “Wicked: For Good” and “Zootopia 2” drew in audiences.
From Los Angeles Times
But when Brekke flips the switch to light up the theater marquee, this sleepy town comes alive, at least for the night.
From Salon
On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby.
From BBC
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