Sleepy means feeling drowsy or tired, often to the point where one is inclined to fall asleep. It can be caused by a lack of sleep, exhaustion, boredom, or other factors that make someone feel lethargic and unenergetic.
Usage examples
I woke up feeling very sleepy this morning.
After a long day of work, I always feel sleepy in the evening.
I struggle to stay awake during boring meetings and often feel sleepy.
After a hearty meal, I usually feel sleepy and take a short nap.
The rhythmic sound of rain on the windows made me feel sleepy and relaxed.
Long road trips make me sleepy, so I usually take turns driving with someone else.
I have a hard time falling asleep if I'm not feeling sleepy beforehand.
Sometimes, a cup of warm milk or chamomile tea helps me feel sleepy at night.
Some fine sandy beaches are to be found here; the quiet ones near sleepy towns as well as the more lively ones besides large resorts with all facilities. (zestinatote.com)
I started using sleepy portfolio a couple of years ago with half of the money. (canadiancapitalist.com)
The season of sleepy babies between us is gone already. (sarahbessey.com)