slumberous
/'slʌmbərəs/ Cách viết khác : (slumbrous) /'slʌmbrəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Inducing or characterized by sleepiness; drowsy: Describes something that causes sleepiness or a state of being half-asleep.
- Quiet, tranquil, or peaceful: Describes an atmosphere or scene that is calm, still, and restful.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a drowsy state:
- The slumberous heat of the afternoon made everyone feel lethargic.
- She spoke in a low, slumberous voice that was almost a whisper.
- Describing a tranquil atmosphere:
- We spent a slumberous Sunday reading by the fire.
- The slumberous valley was shrouded in morning mist.
Advanced Usage
- Literary and descriptive use: "Slumberous" is often used in literary or descriptive writing to evoke a specific mood of sleepiness or calm.
- The slumberous rhythm of the waves lulled him to sleep.
- Archaic variant: The form 'slumbery' is an archaic synonym, rarely used in modern English.
Variants and Related Words
- Slumbrous (adj): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- The slumbrous atmosphere of the library was perfect for studying.
- Slumber (n/v): The state or act of sleep.
- He fell into a deep slumber. (n)
- The baby slumbered peacefully. (v)
Synonyms
- Somnolent: Sleepy, drowsy.
- Soporific: Tending to induce sleep.
- Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
- Quiescent: In a state or period of inactivity or rest.
Antonyms
- Wakeful: Unable to sleep; alert.
- Alert: Quick to notice and respond; vigilant.
- Bustling: Full of energetic and noisy activity.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Slumberous" itself is not typically used in common idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily as a descriptive adjective.)
Adjective
- inclined to or marked by drowsiness
- slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
- `slumbery' is archaic
- the sound had a somnolent effect
- quiet and tranquil
- a slumberous June morning