slumber (Meaning)
slumber (n)
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
a dormant or quiescent state
slumber (v)
be asleep
slumber (v. i.)
To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze.
To be in a state of negligence, sloth, supineness, or inactivity.
slumber (v. t.)
To lay to sleep.
To stun; to stupefy.
slumber (n.)
Sleep; especially, light sleep; sleep that is not deep or sound; repose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of slumber
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Synonyms:
- repose
- siesta
- oversleeping
- forty winks
- wink
- dreaming
- snooze
- z's
- drowse
- catnap
- rapid eye movement
- doze
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slumber Sentence Examples
- As night fell, the weary traveler surrendered to a deep slumber.
- The gentle sound of raindrops lulled the baby into a peaceful slumber.
- After a long and arduous journey, the hikers collapsed into their tents for a restorative slumber.
- The warmth of the fireplace invited him into a cozy slumber, enveloping him in warmth.
- The soft whisper of the wind through the trees created a tranquil symphony that accompanied his slumber.
- With each passing hour, her slumber grew deeper, taking her far away from the cares of the day.
- Lost in a world of dreams, he slept a contented slumber, oblivious to the world around him.
- The newborn kitten curled up in its mother's embrace, its tiny body relaxed in a blissful slumber.
- As the sun began to set, the flowers closed their petals and entered a peaceful slumber.
- The elderly woman sat by the window, her eyes half-closed in a dreamy slumber, lost in memories of a bygone era.
FAQs About the word slumber
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended, a dormant or quiescent state, be asleepTo sleep; especially, to sleep
slumbering, bed, resting,sleep, napping, rest,nap, catnapping, shut-eye, dozing
consciousness, wake,consciousness, wake, wakefulness, insomnia,wakefulness, insomnia,sleeplessness, sleeplessness
As night fell, the weary traveler surrendered to a deep slumber.
The gentle sound of raindrops lulled the baby into a peaceful slumber.
After a long and arduous journey, the hikers collapsed into their tents for a restorative slumber.
The warmth of the fireplace invited him into a cozy slumber, enveloping him in warmth.
