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Definition of sleepy

sleepy

/ˈsliːpi/
sleep · y
Adverb:sleepily
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• adjective

1

Needing or ready for sleep; experiencing drowsiness.

Example

"The warm afternoon sun and the gentle sound of the waves made everyone on the beach feel sleepy."

2

Showing or having very little activity or excitement, especially of a town or community.

Example

"The new highway bypassed the sleepy coastal village, leaving its quiet streets largely unchanged."

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• Rhymes for sleepy

• Nearby Words

sleepwalker
sleepwalking
sleepwear
sleepy
sleepyhead
sleepyheaded
sleet

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English slæpig, formed from the root of sleep plus the adjective suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sleepy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sleepy
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