as in drowsiness
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep
the truck driver keeps a thermos of coffee with him to stave off sleepiness
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as in sleeping
desiring or needing sleep
the sleepy children were carried up to bed
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as in dull
slow to move or act
a sleepy little town on the coast
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as in hypnotic
tending to cause sleep
the sleepy drone of his voice made staying awake a challenge
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as in slow
lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation
a sleepy party that was mostly attended by the same boring people I work with
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Recent Examples of sleepiness
Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the economic hub of the Eastern Shore, Cape Charles settled into a sleepier routine with the decline of the railroad industry and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
In a video shared by A Dog's Hideaway, another golden called Butters was equally sleepy after hours of fun at day care.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Alice finds herself on the sleepy Little Crescent Island, hoping to interview mysterious heiress Margaret Ives.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
For a few days every year, the normally sleepy locale turns into a show of cosplay on vintage wheels.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the economic hub of the Eastern Shore, Cape Charles settled into a sleepier routine with the decline of the railroad industry and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
In a video shared by A Dog's Hideaway, another golden called Butters was equally sleepy after hours of fun at day care.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Alice finds herself on the sleepy Little Crescent Island, hoping to interview mysterious heiress Margaret Ives.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleepiness
Adjective
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The actors’ shared genetics help Kurt convincingly play the older Wyatt, and their natural charisma helps make even the dullest scenes eminently watchable.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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The light turned from orange to dull gray, and then Joe nudged my aching ribs — the tiger was standing in a glade 60 yards downhill.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This week, Lorde returns with a hypnotic synth-pop stunner, Young Thug taps Future on his first solo single since his release from jail, and Haim make leaving a relationship sound like a breeze over chill guitars.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yet, the band took to the Sonora tent at Coachella in Indio, California, for two consecutive weekends, captivating a crowd of nearly 5,000 fans with electrifying performances that seamlessly fused echo-laden keyboards and hypnotic electric guitar riffs into their signature psychedelic cumbia sound.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The non-violent struggle for freedom is a slow but steady process.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The facade was one of drama but for Preston, the reality has been a slow, weary decline.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Going on multiple dates with multiple people via apps that are more or less pretty similar is going to cause some kind of fatigue.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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The surveys also tested the participants’ psychopathologies, including their risk of common mental health conditions and of specific symptoms, like fear, fatigue, sleeplessness, and inattention.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: A lazy person.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other park pulls include a big mix of kiddie rides and Soak City, a 20-acre water park with thrilling slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The clamor jolted her drowsy partner Toi Cliatt, who was lying on the bed.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Technology that identifies a person’s state of mind and wellbeing is being used to help customer service chatbots detect frustration and Tesla Inc. cars to spot drowsy drivers.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms.—
Beth Mole,
Ars Technica,
19 July 2024
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Organized labor shows corporate managements who’s the boss: This year continued the strengthening of union power after decades of somnolence.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2023
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“Sleepiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepiness. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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