Sleepiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleepiness
[ หsliห.pษช.nษs ]
feeling tired
Sleepiness is the state of being drowsy or lethargic, often characterized by a strong desire to sleep. It can be a natural part of the body's circadian rhythm or a result of insufficient rest. Prolonged sleepiness can impact daily activities and cognitive functions.
Synonyms
drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy, somnolence
Examples of usage
- She felt a wave of sleepiness after a long day at work.
- The sleepiness in the afternoon often leads to a drop in productivity.
- He struggled to fight off his sleepiness during the lecture.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleepiness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sonolรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคfrigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kantuk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ sennoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท somnolence
๐ช๐ธ somnolencia
๐น๐ท uyku hali
๐ฐ๐ท ์กธ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ospalost
๐ธ๐ฐ ospalosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ spanje
๐ฎ๐ธ syfja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาัััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuxululuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ somnolencia
Etymology
The word 'sleepiness' originated from the Old English term 'slyepan', meaning 'to sleep'. The formal adjective 'sleepy' dates back to the 14th century when it was used to describe someone in a state of drowsiness or slumber. The suffix '-ness' is added to form a noun, indicating a quality or state. This creates the term 'sleepiness' to denote the state of feeling sleepy. The word evolved through Middle English and has remained in use to describe the condition of needing or wanting to sleep. Today, sleepiness is often associated with various physiological and psychological factors, including sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and overall health.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,752, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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