English · Adjectives
sleepier
/ˈsliːpiər/
[/ˈsliːpiər/]
comparative of sleepy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'sleepy'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more sleepy than the other.
Example
I am sleepier than you tonight.
I am sleepier than you tonight.
Etymology
From 'sleepy' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.