sleepily
How many syllables in sleepily?
There are 3 syllables in the word sleepily.How to pronounce sleepily:
Synonyms for sleepily:
idly
lifelessly
Antonyms for sleepily:
actively
aggressively
all out
as best one can
as hard as one can
as hard as possible
at full tilt
boldly
decidedly
devoutly
dynamically
eagerly
earnestly
energetically
enthusiastically
explosively
fearlessly
fiercely
firmly
for all one is worth
for dear life
forcefully
forcibly
going great guns
hammer and tongs
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