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sleepiness

/ˈsliːpinəs/
sleep · i · ness ˈsliːp · i · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy
中文释义
困倦
Significado en Español
somnolencia
한국어 뜻
졸음
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
buồn ngủ
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Example Sentence

Caffeine helps fight off sleepiness.

咖啡因有助于抵抗困倦。

Synonyms
drowsiness tiredness fatigue
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sleepiness”:

  1. A drowsiness
  2. B alertness
  3. C energy
  4. D wakefulness
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A — drowsiness. “sleepiness” means n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A heavy ______ came over her soon after the huge holiday dinner.

  1. A alertness
  2. B sleepiness
  3. C energy
  4. D excitement
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B — sleepiness. “sleepiness” means n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy

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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.

How do you use “sleepiness” in a sentence?

Caffeine helps fight off sleepiness. (咖啡因有助于抵抗困倦。)

What are synonyms for “sleepiness”?

drowsiness, tiredness, fatigue — all close in meaning to sleepiness (n. the state of feeling sleepy or drowsy).

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.

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