be sleepy

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

Describes the state of being tired and ready for sleep.

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Examples (10)

  • I'm starting to feel sleepy after that long drive.
  • The baby looked so sleepy in his mother's arms.
  • After a large meal, I often feel sleepy.
  • The warm weather made everyone in the office feel sleepy.
  • He sounded sleepy on the phone, like he had just woken up.
  • If you feel sleepy, it's best to pull over and rest.
  • The lecture was so dull that I began to feel sleepy.
  • She looked sleepy and yawned several times during the meeting.
  • Don't drive if you feel sleepy.
  • The gentle rocking of the boat made the passengers feel sleepy.