sleepiness
/ˈsliːpinəs/
sleep · i · ness
ˈsliːp · i · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy
Significado en Español
somnolencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
buồn ngủ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sleepiness”:
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A
drowsiness
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B
alertness
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C
energy
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D
wakefulness
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A — drowsiness.
“sleepiness” means n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy
Common questions about “sleepiness”
What does “sleepiness” mean?
sleepiness — n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy. In Chinese: 困倦.
How do you pronounce “sleepiness”?
sleepiness is pronounced /ˈsliːpinəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sleep · i · ness.
Is “sleepiness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sleepiness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
