sleepiness
Translation
sleepiness, drowsiness
Examples
A feeling of sleepiness came over me.
A feeling of sleepiness came over me.
Grammar Patterns
((sleepiness)) the state of being tired and wanting to sleep. The lecture induced a feeling of sleepiness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drowsiness, tiredness, lethargy
Etymology
From 'sleepy' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. The state of being sleepy. Note the correct spelling is 'sleepiness'.
Memory Tips
Remember the spelling rule: when adding a suffix to a word ending in 'y', the 'y' often changes to an 'i' (e.g., happy -> happiness).