"Sleepier" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
adjective: sleepier
more sleepy; more inclined to sleep.
Example 1
As the second film ended, Sarah felt sleepier than when she started watching.
Here, 'sleepier' is used as an adjective to describe how Sarah is feeling at the end of the movie.
Example 2
The warm sunshine made Emily more sleepier than ever, forcing her to take an afternoon nap.
In this case, 'sleepier' is used as an adjective to describe how strongly Emily feels the urge to sleep.
Example 3
The more coffee I drink, the sleepier I tend to feel after a few hours.
Here, 'sleepier' is used as an adjective to contrast with the expected effect of the coffee on one's alertness.
Example 4
The long, boring lectures made John sleepier, and he nodded off during the final word.
In this example, 'sleepier' is used as an adjective to describe John's increasing sleepiness throughout the lectures.
Example 5
The new semester schedule stretched over so long that I felt sleepier every time I looked at it.
Here, 'sleepier' is used as an adjective to describe a feeling of drowsiness or lack of enthusiasm.
Someone or something that sleeps, typically for an extended period of time. <br><br>Example: The hibernating bear was a sleeper, reducing its metabolic rate to conserve energy during the winter months.<br><br>Can also refer to a person or thing that is dormant or inactive, often waiting for a favorable opportunity to emerge or become active.<br><br>Example: The sleeper of the company's success is the founding family, whose descendants continue to own and operate the business.
Meaning: extremely sleepy and unable to keep one's eyes open.<br><br>Example: "I've been feeling really sleepiest this morning after a late night."<br><br>Synonyms: most sleepy, most tired, drowsy, soporific.
In a sleepy manner. Having or showing a sleepy condition, characterized by a drowsy or lethargic state.
Suggestive of or resembling sleep; resembling sleep or dream; lethargic; dormant; inactive; tranquil.