Sleepiness (Noun)
Meaning
A very sleepy state; "sleepiness causes many driving accidents".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The driver's sleepiness caused him to drift off the road and crash into a tree.
- Her sleepiness was so intense that she could barely keep her eyes open during the meeting.
- The warm sunshine on his face increased his sleepiness, and he soon dozed off.
- After a long night of studying, the student's sleepiness was almost unbearable.
- The doctor warned that the medication could cause drowsiness and sleepiness, especially when combined with other sedatives.