English · Adjectives
sleepiest
/ˈsliːpiɪst/
[/ˈsliːpiɪst/]
superlative of sleepy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'sleepy'. Used to say something is the most sleepy of all.
Example
The baby was the sleepiest of all.
The baby was the sleepiest of all.
Etymology
From 'sleepy' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.