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sleepyhead

[slee-pee-hed] / ˈsli piˌhɛd /
ADJECTIVE
languid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lackadaisical laid-back languorous lazy leisurely lethargic sluggish unhurried
WEAK
apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing leaden limp moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly slow snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary wimpy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active energetic hard-working hurried lively
WEAK
alert animated spirited vivacious
ADJECTIVE
languorous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lackadaisical laid-back leisurely unhurried
WEAK
apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble flagging heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing lazy leaden lethargic limp listless lymphatic moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly slow sluggish snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary wimpy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hurried
ADJECTIVE
lethargic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic dull lackadaisical laid-back languid listless passive sleepy
WEAK
blah comatose debilitated dilatory dopey dormant draggy drowsy enervated having spring fever heavy idle impassive inactive indifferent inert laggard languorous moony nebbish out of it phlegmatic slothful slow slumberous snoozy somnolent spiritless stolid stretchy stupefied supine torpid wimpy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active alert animated caring energetic lively vivacious
WEAK
busy vital
ADJECTIVE
lymphatic
Synonyms
WEAK
apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble flagging heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm lackadaisical laid-back languishing languorous lazy leaden leisurely lethargic limp listless moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly slow sluggish snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic unhurried uninterested weak weary wimpy
ADJECTIVE
nodding
Synonyms
STRONG
out quiet sleeping slow yawning
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy drowsy heavy hypnotic inactive lethargic listless out of it sluggish slumberous slumbersome slumbery snoozy somnolent soporific torpid
ADJECTIVE
sleepy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drowsy lethargic listless quiet sluggish
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy heavy hypnotic inactive out out of it sleeping slow slumberous slumbersome snoozy somnolent soporific torpid yawning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active alert energetic lively
WEAK
animated awake unsleepy
ADJECTIVE
slumberous
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy drowsy heavy hypnotic inactive lethargic listless nodding out out of it quiet sleeping slow sluggish slumbersome slumbery snoozy somnolent soporific torpid yawning
ADJECTIVE
somnifacient
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy drowsy heavy hypnotic inactive lethargic listless narcotic opiate out out of it quiet sedative sleeping slow sluggish slumberous slumbersome snoozy somniferous somnific somnolent soporific torpid yawning
ADJECTIVE
somniferous
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy drowsy heavy hypnotic inactive lethargic listless narcotic opiate out out of it quiet sedative sleeping slow sluggish slumberous slumbersome snoozy somnifacient somnific somnolent soporific torpid yawning
ADJECTIVE
somnific
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep blah comatose dopey dozy draggy drowsy heavy hypnotic inactive lethargic listless narcotic opiate out out of it quiet sedative sleeping slow sluggish slumberous slumbersome snoozy somnifacient somniferous somnolent soporific torpid yawning
ADJECTIVE
stuporous
Synonyms
WEAK
apathetic blah comatose debilitated dilatory dopey dormant draggy drowsy dull enervated having spring fever heavy hebetudinous idle impassive inactive indifferent inert lackadaisical laggard laid-back languid languorous listless moony nebbish out of it passive phlegmatic sleepy slothful slow sluggish slumberous snoozy somnolent spiritless stolid stretchy stupefied stupid supine torpid wimpy

Example Sentences

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And it’s me you hear when it goes off … come on now, sleepyhead.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Mr. Davis, no sleepyhead, was out fishing with Native Oscar Otis at 5 the following morning.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was about to begin going over the steps of indirect proof when I heard Danny say, “You’re always sleeping! What a sleepyhead you are!” and I opened my eyes.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Well, well, you young sleepyhead, up and into your clothes, sir.

From The Daredevil by Daviess, Maria Thompson

"The reason I'm putting you on the first watch is because you're such a sleepyhead."

From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Taylor, Edward C.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.