Slumbering

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/

Definitions of slumbering

adjective describing someone or something that is in a state of sleep or rest

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is slumbering peacefully in the sun.

A2 I tiptoed past the slumbering dog so as not to wake it.

B1 The slumbering village came to life as the sun rose over the horizon.

B2 The slumbering bear emerged from its den after a long winter's nap.

C1 The slumbering dragon awoke from its centuries-long sleep with a mighty roar.

C2 The slumbering giant stirred in its mountain cave, causing the ground to tremble.

Examples of slumbering in a Sentence

formal The slumbering lion awoke with a mighty roar.

informal I found my cat slumbering on the couch.

slang Let's go wake up that slumbering giant and get this party started.

figurative The potential for greatness lay slumbering within her, waiting to be awakened.

Grammatical Forms of slumbering

• past tense: slumbered
• plural: slumberings
• comparative: more slumbering
• superlative: most slumbering
• present tense: slumbers
• future tense: will slumber
• perfect tense: has slumbered
• continuous tense: is slumbering
• singular: slumbering
• positive degree: slumbering
• infinitive: to slumber
• gerund: slumbering
• participle: slumbering

Origin and Evolution of slumbering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slumbering' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'slumerian' meaning to sleep or be dormant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slumbering' has retained its original meaning of sleeping or being dormant, but has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is inactive or not fully awake.