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Synonyms & Similar Words
drowsiness
lethargy
fatigue
tiredness
somnolence
languor
lassitude
heaviness
sluggishness
torpor
apathy
listlessness
indolence
inertness
dormancy
sleep
dozing
nodding
yawning
laziness
weakness
exhaustion
weariness
dullness
lethargicness
stupor
coma
torpidity
languidness
lassitude
somnambulism
Meaning of Sleepiness
The primary meaning of the word "Sleepiness" refers to a state of being drowsy or sleepy.
Definitions
- A feeling of tiredness or a need to sleep
- * A state of being drowsy or sleepy
Etymology of Sleepiness
The word "Sleepiness" originates from the Old English word "slēp" meaning sleep, and the suffix "-iness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of drowsiness or a need to sleep
Example Uses
- After a long, tiring day, I felt overwhelming sleepiness and had to take a nap
- * The sleepiness caused by the medication made it difficult for me to stay awake during the meeting
- * Driving for hours without a break can cause sleepiness, which can be dangerous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
alertness
wakefulness
vigilance
awareness
attentiveness
energy
liveliness
vitality
dynamism
activity
briskness
quickness
promptness
readiness
freshness
eagerness
enthusiasm
interest
engagement
involvement
animation