What is another word for heavy with sleep?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛvi wɪð slˈiːp] (IPA) 
The phrase "heavy with sleep" indicates a state of extreme drowsiness or lethargy. If you'd like to use alternate synonyms for this, you may reference words such as sluggish, drowsy, somnolent, lethargic, torpid, or nodding off. Other phrases that can convey the same meaning include "dozy-eyed," "sleepy-minded," or "lulled into a stupor." Similarly, you may also use "drifting off," "nodding head," "heavy-lidded," or "half-asleep" to suggest an individual heavily burdened with sleep. Regardless of the alternate word choices, the entire implication remains the same - a languid, inactive, and incapacitated state, induced by the need for rest.
