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SLUMBEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does slumberous mean?
• SLUMBEROUS (adjective)
The adjective SLUMBEROUS has 2 senses:
1. quiet and tranquil
2. inclined to or marked by drowsiness
Familiarity information: SLUMBEROUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Quiet and tranquil
Synonyms:
slumberous; slumbrous
Context example:
a slumberous June morning
Similar:
relaxing; reposeful; restful (affording physical or mental rest)
Derivation:
slumber (a dormant or quiescent state)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Inclined to or marked by drowsiness
Synonyms:
slumberous; slumbery; slumbrous; somnolent
Context example:
the sound had a somnolent effect
Similar:
asleep (in a state of sleep)
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