Lexic.us

Definition of Sleepy

1. Adjective. Ready to fall asleep. "Sleepyheaded students"

Definition of Sleepy

1. a. Drowsy; inclined to, or overcome by, sleep.

Definition of Sleepy

1. Adjective. Tired; feeling the need for sleep. ¹

2. Adjective. Suggesting tiredness. ¹

3. Noun. (informal) The gum that builds up in the eye ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sleepy

1. ready or inclined to sleep [adj SLEEPIER, SLEEPIEST] : SLEEPILY [adv]

Medical Definition of Sleepy

1. 1. Drowsy; inclined to, or overcome by, sleep. "She waked her sleepy crew." (Dryden) 2. Tending to induce sleep; soporiferous; somniferous; as, a sleepy drink or potion. 3. Dull; lazy; heavy; sluggish. "'Tis not sleepy business; But must be looked to speedily and strongly." (Shak) 4. Characterised by an absence of watchfulness; as, sleepy security. Sleepy duck, the ruddy duck. Origin: AS. Slpig. See Sleep. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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