Sleepiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleepiness

 

[ หˆsliห.pษช.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคfrigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sennoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ ๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ somnolencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyku hali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ospalost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ospalosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๅ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syfja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxululuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.