sleepier; sleepiest
1
a
: ready to fall asleep
b
: of, relating to, or characteristic of sleep
2
: sluggish as if from sleep : lethargic
also
: having little activity
a sleepy coastal village
3
: sleep-inducing
Examples of sleepy in a Sentence
She felt sleepy and went to bed.
the sleepy children were carried up to bed
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
My placement was in the sleepy county of Chiayi in the southwest of Taiwan, far from the tech centers in the north.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
My placement was in the sleepy county of Chiayi in the southwest of Taiwan, far from the tech centers in the north.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The store also sells packaged drinks that combine THC and caffeine, which allows users to experience a high without the sleepy effect.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sleepy
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“Sleepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleepy. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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