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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Joseph Dycus,
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4 July 2026
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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The year is 1915, and while the First World War may be raging in Europe, the sleepy Isles of Scilly — off England’s Cornish coastline — seem distantly removed from the conflict.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
1 July 2026
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Many competitors often report feeling sluggish, sleepy, or uncomfortable afterward.
—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The healthcare sector, usually a sleepy corner of the market, rallied in June – and Raymond James added two rising stars to its list of top picks in the sector.
—
Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The year is 1915, and while the First World War may be raging in Europe, the sleepy Isles of Scilly — off England’s Cornish coastline — seem distantly removed from the conflict.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
1 July 2026
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“Sleepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleepy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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