Sleepily
adverb
In a manner showing or relating to tiredness or a desire to sleep.
She yawned sleepily before climbing into bed.
Often appears as...
- yawn sleepily
- blink sleepily
adverb
In a manner showing or relating to tiredness or a desire to sleep.
She yawned sleepily before climbing into bed.
Often appears as...
- yawn sleepily
- blink sleepily
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Energy
Use 'sleepily' to describe actions lacking energy due to tiredness.
After studying all night, he answered the phone sleepily.
Pro Tip 2/3Morning Routine
'Sleepily' is often used to describe someone's state during their morning activities.
She walked to the bathroom sleepily, rubbing her eyes.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
The adverb can imply a subtle reluctance to wake up or start the day.
He sleepily hit the snooze button, not ready to rise.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Energy
Use 'sleepily' to describe actions lacking energy due to tiredness.
After studying all night, he answered the phone sleepily.
Pro Tip 2/3Morning Routine
'Sleepily' is often used to describe someone's state during their morning activities.
She walked to the bathroom sleepily, rubbing her eyes.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
The adverb can imply a subtle reluctance to wake up or start the day.
He sleepily hit the snooze button, not ready to rise.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Energy
Use 'sleepily' to describe actions lacking energy due to tiredness.
After studying all night, he answered the phone sleepily.
Pro Tip 2/3Morning Routine
'Sleepily' is often used to describe someone's state during their morning activities.
She walked to the bathroom sleepily, rubbing her eyes.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
The adverb can imply a subtle reluctance to wake up or start the day.
He sleepily hit the snooze button, not ready to rise.
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