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Definition of sleepiness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sleepiness

noun
 
/ˈsliːpinəs/
 
/ˈsliːpinəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the feeling of needing sleep or being ready to go to sleep
    • If you have excessive daytime sleepiness, consult your doctor.
  2. the quality of being quiet with nothing much happening
    • The small town had an air of afternoon sleepiness.
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