sleepy

/ˈslipi/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or causing drowsiness; sleepy; drowsy.

“The sleepy atmosphere of the forest made her feel drowsy.”

2. adjective

sluggish in movement or action; lazy.

“He was too sleepy to move, so he just lay on the couch.”

3. noun

a feeling of drowsiness or sleepiness.

“After eating a big meal, he felt a strong sleepy.”

Synonyms

  • dozy
  • drowsy
  • somnolent

Antonyms

  • alert
  • vigilant