Sleepy ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Sleepy ( adjective )

1. Feeling drowsy or inclined to sleep.
2. Characterized by a sluggish or lethargic quality.
3. Lacking energy, animation, or interest.

Origin:

Middle english slepig, from slepe sleep + -y -y.

Examples:

1. I feel sleepy after lunch.
2. The sleepy town was quiet on a Sunday morning.
3. The sleepy eyes of the baby indicated that she was tired.
4. The sleepy atmosphere of the class made it hard to focus.
5. The sleepy voice on the phone indicated that he just woke up.

(As an adverb)

Sleepy ( adverb )

1. Feeling drowsy or inclined to sleep.
2. Characterized by a sluggish or lethargic quality.
3. Lacking energy, animation, or interest.

Origin:

Middle english slepig, from slepe sleep + -y -y.

Examples:

1. I feel sleepy after lunch.
2. The sleepy town was quiet on a Sunday morning.
3. The sleepy eyes of the baby indicated that she was tired.
4. The sleepy atmosphere of the class made it hard to focus.
5. The sleepy voice on the phone indicated that he just woke up.