sleepy

adjective
UK: /ˈsliːpi/
US: /ˈsliːpi/

  1. Feeling that you want to sleep

    1. I feel sleepy after lunch, so I take a nap. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sleepy kitten curled up on the warm blanket and drifted off to sleep. [ ] [ ]

  2. Quiet and not much happening

    1. This sleepy town is very small and cozy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sleepy village rarely saw visitors, preserving its peaceful atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tired dozy lethargic sluggish drowsy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sleepy" in English means: Feeling that you want to sleep, Quiet and not much happening.

The phonetic transcription of "sleepy" is /ˈsliːpi/ in British English and /ˈsliːpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sleepy": tired, dozy, lethargic, sluggish, drowsy.

Example usage of "sleepy": "I feel sleepy after lunch, so I take a nap.". More examples on the page.