Sleepier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleepier

 

[ ˈsliːpiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Sleepier describes a condition of feeling more inclined to sleep than usual. It often indicates a greater level of tiredness or drowsiness compared to a normal state.

Synonyms

drowsier, lazier, more fatigued

Examples of usage

  • I feel sleepier after a long day at work.
  • The warm sun made me feel sleepier than usual.
  • After the late-night movie, I was sleepier than ever.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleepier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sonolento

🇮🇳 ज्यादा नींद वाला

🇩🇪 schläfriger

🇮🇩 lebih mengantuk

🇺🇦 більш сонний

🇵🇱 bardziej senny

🇯🇵 より眠そうな

🇫🇷 plus somnolent

🇪🇸 más somnoliento

🇹🇷 daha uykulu

🇰🇷 더 졸린

🇸🇦 أكثر نعاسًا

🇨🇿 více ospalý

🇸🇰 viac ospalý

🇨🇳 更困倦

🇸🇮 bolj zaspan

🇮🇸 meira svöng

🇰🇿 көп ұйқылы

🇬🇪 მეტი ძილში მყოფი

🇦🇿 daha yuxulu

🇲🇽 más somnoliento

Word origin

The word 'sleepy' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'slēpan,' which means 'to sleep.' The suffix '-ier' is commonly added in English to form comparative adjectives, indicating a greater degree of a quality. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its core meaning of drowsiness or the inclination to sleep. The concept of feeling sleepy has been recognized in various cultures and languages, often associated with natural circadian rhythms and the body's need for rest. Sleepiness is not just a physical state but is also influenced by psychological factors, making it a complex and universally experienced phenomenon.