Definition of the word sleepy

Pronunciation of vocabulary sleepy

sleepyadjective

buồn ngủ

/ˈsliːpi/

Definition of the word <b>sleepy</b>

Origin of the word sleepy

"Sleepy" has its roots in Old English, specifically the word "slæp," meaning "sleep." The "-y" suffix, indicating "full of," was added over time, creating "slæpy," which evolved into the modern "sleepy." This evolution reflects how language adapts to express nuanced meaning. Instead of simply stating "sleep," "sleepy" describes a state of being *full of sleep* or *feeling the effects of sleep*.

Vocabulary summary sleepy

typeadjective

meaningsleepy

meaningdrowse

meaninglethargic, inactive

examplesleepy little town

Example of vocabulary sleepynamespace

meaning

needing sleep; ready to go to sleep

cần ngủ; sẵn sàng đi ngủ

  • a sleepy child

    một đứa trẻ buồn ngủ

  • He had begun to feel sleepy.

    Anh đã bắt đầu cảm thấy buồn ngủ.

  • The heat made her sleepy.

    Nắng nóng làm cô buồn ngủ.

  • After a long day of work, Sarah felt sleepy and decided to head to bed early.

    Sau một ngày làm việc dài, Sarah cảm thấy buồn ngủ và quyết định đi ngủ sớm.

  • The newborn baby was sleepy and cried inconsolably until his mother rocked him to sleep.

    Đứa trẻ sơ sinh buồn ngủ và khóc không ngừng cho đến khi mẹ nó ru nó ngủ.

Extra examples:
  • She was beginning to get a little sleepy.

    Cô bắt đầu hơi buồn ngủ.

  • The sun was making him sleepy.

    Nắng làm anh buồn ngủ.

meaning

quiet and where nothing much happens

yên tĩnh và nơi không có gì nhiều xảy ra

  • a sleepy little town

    một thị trấn nhỏ buồn ngủ

  • The town remains sleepy despite the activity all around it.

    Thị trấn vẫn buồn ngủ bất chấp hoạt động xung quanh nó.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary sleepy

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