Meaning of the word sleepy in English

What does sleepy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sleepy

US /ˈsliː.pi/

UK /ˈsliː.pi/

feeling tired and ready to sleep

Example:

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The warm milk made the baby feel sleepy.

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I'm feeling a bit sleepy after lunch.

Synonym:

drowsy tired nodding off heavy-eyed languid

quiet and not busy; inactive

Example:

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The small town was very sleepy on Sunday mornings.

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It's a sleepy little village where nothing much happens.

Synonym:

quiet calm tranquil peaceful inactive

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