Definition of "sleepy"

Kid-friendly meaning of sleepy, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sleepy" mean?

sleepy (adjective) — feeling like you need to sleep soon.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables2 (sleep·y)

Example sentences using "sleepy"

Grade K–2
I am sleepy now.
Grade 3–5
I felt sleepy after the long bus ride home from the field trip.
Grade 6–8
Feeling sleepy in the early afternoon is completely normal, since the human body has a natural dip in energy a few hours after lunch, which is why naps are common.

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