slumberous

adjective
UK: /ˈslʌmbərəs/
US: /ˈslʌmbərəs/

  1. Giving a feeling of sleepiness; causing or associated with sleep.

    1. The garden had a slumberous atmosphere in the late afternoon.
    2. The novel's slumberous prose made it difficult to stay awake while reading it.

  2. Quiet and peaceful, as if in a state of sleep; lacking activity or excitement.

    1. The town has a slumberous charm that attracts tourists.
    2. The slumberous silence of the forest was broken only by the occasional bird call.

Synonyms

sleepy drowsy lethargic slumbery somnolent peaceful quiet tranquil

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slumberous" in English means: Giving a feeling of sleepiness; causing or associated with sleep., Quiet and peaceful, as if in a state of sleep; lacking activity or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "slumberous" is /ˈslʌmbərəs/ in British English and /ˈslʌmbərəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slumberous": sleepy, drowsy, lethargic, slumbery, somnolent, peaceful, quiet, tranquil.

Example usage of "slumberous": "The garden had a slumberous atmosphere in the late afternoon.". More examples on the page.