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sleepiness definition

sleepi·ness (-pē nis)

noun

a sleepy quality or state

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sleepiness Synonyms

sleepiness

n.

torpor, lethargy, drowsiness, somnolence, tiredness, sand in the eyes*; see also laziness.


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sleepiness Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: It is designed to provide as good a pain relief as possible without causing undue sleepiness.

Adjective modifier

  • daytime: Recognizing That Your Body Needs Sleep For many involved in a crisis, daytime sleepiness is a frequent problem.

Modifies a noun

  • scale: The severity of sleepiness pre stroke was assessed retrospectively in most of the patients using the Epworth Sleepiness scale.

Preposition: during

  • day: Other possible causes for sleepiness during the day will be eliminated by a general physical examination.

Noun used with modifier

  • driver: Driver sleepiness was estimated to be a factor in up to 20,000 accidents on UK roads last year, according to Government figures.
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