Sleepiness

B1 8+

Synonyms of sleepiness

Antonyms of sleepiness

Collocations of sleepiness

extreme sleepiness
Frequency: 70 %

After pulling an all-nighter, he experienced extreme sleepiness the next day.

overwhelming sleepiness
Frequency: 60 %

The medication caused overwhelming sleepiness as a side effect.

severe sleepiness
Frequency: 55 %

The driver struggled to stay awake due to severe sleepiness while on a long road trip.

persistent sleepiness
Frequency: 50 %

Despite getting enough rest, she still experienced persistent sleepiness throughout the day.

chronic sleepiness
Frequency: 45 %

Her chronic sleepiness was a result of her untreated sleep disorder.

Idiomatic Expressions for sleepiness

  • Phrase: overcome by sleepiness
    Meaning: feeling extremely tired to the point of being unable to stay awake
    Usage: After pulling an all-nighter, I was overcome by sleepiness and had to take a nap.