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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 tranquilplay

2. inclined to or marked by drowsinessplay

  Familiarity information: SLUMBEROUS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SLUMBEROUS (adjective)


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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