Sleepy

Pronunciation: /ˈsli.pi/

Definitions of sleepy

adjective describing the state of being tired or drowsy

Example Sentences

A1 I feel sleepy after eating a big meal.

A2 The baby looked sleepy as she yawned and rubbed her eyes.

B1 I struggle to stay awake during long meetings when I am feeling sleepy.

B2 Despite feeling sleepy, she managed to finish her work before going to bed.

C1 The medication made him feel drowsy and sleepy throughout the day.

C2 After a long day of hiking, I was pleasantly sleepy and ready for a good night's rest.

Examples of sleepy in a Sentence

formal After a long day of work, I felt very sleepy and decided to go to bed early.

informal I'm so sleepy right now, I can barely keep my eyes open.

slang I was feeling mad sleepy, so I crashed on the couch for a quick nap.

figurative The old building looked sleepy, with its faded paint and overgrown garden.

Grammatical Forms of sleepy

• past tense: slept
• plural: sleepies
• comparative: sleepier
• superlative: sleepiest
• present tense: sleep
• future tense: will sleep
• perfect tense: have slept
• continuous tense: is sleeping
• singular: sleepy
• positive degree: sleepy
• infinitive: to sleep
• gerund: sleeping
• participle: sleeping

Origin and Evolution of sleepy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sleepy' originated from the Old English word 'slæpan' which means 'to sleep'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sleepy' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of needing or ready for sleep, but has also evolved to describe a feeling of drowsiness or lack of energy.