Slumbering

Synonyms of slumbering

• sleeping
• resting
• dozing

Antonyms of slumbering

• alert
• vigilant
• awake

Collocations of slumbering

peaceful slumber

Frequency: 70 %

The baby finally settled into a peaceful slumber after being rocked to sleep.

deep slumber

Frequency: 60 %

She fell into a deep slumber, completely unaware of her surroundings.

quiet slumber

Frequency: 50 %

The house was filled with the sound of quiet slumber as everyone slept peacefully.

restful slumber

Frequency: 45 %

The cool breeze outside helped her achieve a restful slumber.

Idiomatic Expressions for slumbering

• Phrase: slumbering volcano
  Meaning: refers to a situation or issue that appears calm on the surface but has the potential to erupt or cause trouble at any moment
  Usage: The political tensions in the region were compared to a slumbering volcano, waiting to explode at the slightest provocation.