Slumberous

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbərəs/

Definitions of slumberous

adjective describing something as sleepy or drowsy

Example Sentences

A1 The baby looked slumberous after a long day of playing.

A2 The slumberous cat curled up on the couch for a nap.

B1 The slumberous atmosphere of the room made it difficult to stay awake.

B2 The slumberous town seemed to be frozen in time, with its quiet streets and sleepy residents.

C1 The slumberous pace of life in the countryside was a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.

C2 The slumberous afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the sleepy village, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Examples of slumberous in a Sentence

formal The slumberous atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place for quiet study.

informal I felt so slumberous after eating that big meal.

slang I can't stay awake, I'm feeling super slumberous right now.

figurative The city seemed to be in a slumberous state, with very little activity happening.

Grammatical Forms of slumberous

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

Origin and Evolution of slumberous

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'slumberous' is derived from the Middle English word 'slombrus', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'sommeillous'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slumberous' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of slumber or sleep, but has also come to be used more figuratively to describe something dull, sluggish, or lethargic.