Vocab Bloom Hub

slumberous

/ˈslʌm.bər.əs/

1 entry

adjective

/ˈslʌm.bər.əs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, описывающее состояние сонливости, дремоты или вызывающее сон.

An archaic or literary adjective describing a state of sleepiness, drowsiness, or inducing sleep.

  1. Quiet and tranquilC1formal

    Characterized by a calm, peaceful, and sleepy atmosphere.

    ruСонный и безмятежный

    • The slumberous village lay under a blanket of snow.
    • A slumberous quiet settled over the library in the afternoon.
    • The gentle rain created a slumberous mood in the house.

    Synonymscalmdrowsypeacefulplacidquietrestfulserenesleepysomnolentsoothingtranquil

    Antonymsalertlivelyrestlesswakeful

  2. Inclined to or marked by drowsinessC1formal

    Feeling or showing a tendency to sleep; drowsy or sleepy.

    ruСонный

    • The warm room made him feel slumberous after lunch.
    • Her slumberous eyes struggled to stay open during the lecture.
    • The medication left him in a slumberous state for hours.

    Synonymsdozydrowsylanguidsleepysomnolent

    Antonymsalertawakevigilantwakefulwatchful

Forms
  • more slumberous comparative form
  • most slumberous superlative form