sleepiness

noun (sleepiness — uncountable)

«sleepiness» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Sleepiness is the feeling of being sleepy, when you are tired and want to sleep. tree →

In the lessons

Used in health lessons: sleepiness in the day can mean you need more sleep at night; screens before bed can cause it. Medicines can cause sleepiness (warning on labels). Safety: drivers must not drive when sleepy.

Examples

I felt a wave of sleepiness after lunch. tree →
Too much screen time before bed can cause sleepiness at school. tree →
This medicine may cause sleepiness. tree →
Sleepiness while driving is dangerous. tree →
Her sleepiness meant she could not focus. tree →
Yawning is a sign of sleepiness. tree →
The coyote was affected by both sleepiness and pride. tree →

Note

Uncountable. From "sleepy" (y to i + -ness). Related: sleep, sleepy, sleepily.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «sleepiness» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«sleepiness» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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