sleepily

[ˈsliːpɪli]

sleepily Definition

in a way that shows you are tired and almost asleep.

Using sleepily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleepily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She yawned sleepily and rubbed her eyes.

  • Example

    He spoke sleepily, his voice barely audible.

  • Example

    The baby looked up at me sleepily before drifting off to sleep.

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Summary: sleepily in Brief

The adverb 'sleepily' [ˈsliːpɪli] describes a state of being tired and almost asleep. It is often used to describe people's physical appearance or behavior when they are feeling drowsy or lethargic. Examples include 'She yawned sleepily and rubbed her eyes.' and 'He spoke sleepily, his voice barely audible.'