Definition
Definition of slumbered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
inactiveRare in a state of inactivityRare
- The project remained slumbered for months.
- The old factory slumbered, waiting for new investors.
- The volcano slumbered, showing no signs of eruption.
Origin of slumbered
Middle English, slumberen (to sleep lightly)
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- French:en sommeil, ...
- German:inaktiv, ...
- Italian:dormiente, ...
- Spanish:dormido, ...
- Portuguese:adormecido, ...
- Chinese:休眠的, ...
- Japanese:休止状態, ...
- Arabic:خامِد, ...
- Hebrew:רָדוּם, ...
- Russian:неактивный, ...
- Ukrainian:неактивний, ...
- Hindi:निष्क्रिय, ...
Definition of slumber - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sleepnatural state of rest during sleep
- The baby was in a peaceful slumber.
2.
light sleepvery light state of sleep
- He drifted into a slumber on the couch.
3.
ignoranceRare state of ignorance or inactionRare
- The city awoke from its economic slumber.
Verb
1.
light sleepsleep lightly or restfully
- She would often slumber peacefully on the couch..
2.
sleepspend time sleeping
- He slumbered the afternoon away.
Expressions with slumber
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social gathering where participants stay overnight at one home, primarily for children
The kids were excited for the slumber party at Jenny's house..
wake someone up from sleep
The loud noise aroused him from slumber.
Origin of slumber
Middle English, slumeren (to sleep lightly)
Examples of slumber in a sentence
His gentle slumber was undisturbed by the noise outside. A brief slumber refreshed her mind. The cat fell into a slumber by the window. The nation is slowly emerging from its political slumber. His mind was in a slumber, unaware of the changes around him. The baby would slumber in his crib every afternoon.
After a long day, he would slumber in his favorite chair. She slumbered peacefully through the night. The cat slumbered on the sunny windowsill.
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- French:sommeil, sommeiller, ...
- German:Schlummer, schlummern, ...
- Italian:sonno, sonnecchiare, ...
- Spanish:sueño, reposar, ...
- Portuguese:sono, cochilar, ...
- Chinese:睡眠, 安睡, ...
- Japanese:眠り, うたた寝する, ...
- Arabic:نَوْم, غَفَا, ...
- Hebrew:תַּרְדֵּמָה, לְנַמְנֵם, ...
- Russian:сон, дремать, ...
- Ukrainian:сон, дрімати, ...
- Hindi:नींद, ऊँघना, ...
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