sleepyhead
One barely awake
A sleepyhead is someone who is drowsy or has just woken up, used affectionately rather than critically: Come on, sleepyhead, breakfast is ready.
The term is typically directed at children or loved ones who are slow to wake or reluctant to get out of bed.
Nearly falling asleep
- groggyWeak and unsteady
- tiredLacking energy, needing rest
- yawningOpening mouth when tired
- bleary-eyedTired and unfocused
sluggish · dozy · nodding off · half-awake · heavy-lidded · zonked · foggy · dazed
One who sleeps in
- snooze buttonAlarm delay mechanism
- oversleeperOne who sleeps too long
- alarm clockTimed sleep-ender
- bedheadMussed morning coiffure
pillow · covers · five more minutes · sleep in · morning person · duvet
Fond nickname for someone
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- cutieAppealing person, slangily
- babyVery young child
dear · love · sweetheart · angel · precious · snugglebug · cuddlebug · pumpkin
Scheduled midday slumber
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- tucking inSecuring covers around someone
- pajamasSleepwear set
teddy bear · blankie · storytime · nursery · crib · night-night · sandman · dreamland
drowsy
Nearly falling asleep
bleary-eyed · sluggish · dozy · nodding off · half-awake · heavy-lidded · zonked · foggy · dazed · lethargic
late riser
One who sleeps in
- snooze buttonAlarm delay mechanism
- oversleeperOne who sleeps too long
- alarm clockTimed sleep-ender
bedhead · pillow · covers · five more minutes · sleep in · morning person · duvet
sweetie
Fond nickname for someone
baby · dear · love · sweetheart · angel · precious · snugglebug · cuddlebug · pumpkin · muffin
nap time
Scheduled midday slumber
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- tucking inSecuring covers around someone
pajamas · teddy bear · blankie · storytime · nursery · crib · night-night · sandman · dreamland
sleepyheadlive wire
Electrified conductor or dynamo
go-getter · dynamo · wide-awake · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · livewire
sleepyheadearly bird
One who arrives first
early riser · morning person · lark · rooster · dawn patrol