Restless and Sleepy

Opposite meaning words

Restless adjective - Lacking or denying rest.

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Sleepy is an antonym for restless.

Sleepy adjective - Desiring or needing sleep.

Usage example: the sleepy children were carried up to bed

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Restless is an antonym for sleepy in drowsy topic.

Nearby Words: sleep, sleeping, sleeper, sleepless, sleepiness

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