Slumber: meaning, definitions and examples

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slumber

 

[ หˆslสŒmbษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

peaceful sleep

Slumber refers to a peaceful and untroubled sleep, often associated with tranquility and relaxation. It is a state of rest where the mind and body are at ease, allowing for rejuvenation and renewal.

Synonyms

nap, rest, sleep

Examples of usage

  • I drifted off into a deep slumber after a long day at work.
  • The sound of rain outside helped me fall into a restful slumber.
  • She woke up feeling refreshed after a night of undisturbed slumber.
Context #2 | Verb

to sleep lightly or intermittently

To slumber is to sleep lightly or intermittently, often in a relaxed or half-conscious state. It can refer to a state of drowsiness where one is not fully awake but not in deep sleep either.

Synonyms

doze, nap, rest

Examples of usage

  • The baby slumbered peacefully in her crib.
  • He slumbered through the movie, barely aware of the plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "slumber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sono

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlummer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidur lelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะผะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzemka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใŸใŸๅฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sommeil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sueรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyuklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ์ž 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™รญmota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ driemota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dremljaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะปะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผrgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sueรฑo

Etymology

The word 'slumber' originated from Middle English 'slomren', which in turn came from Old English 'slummerian' meaning 'to doze'. The concept of slumber has been associated with rest and relaxation throughout history, with various cultures valuing the importance of quality sleep for overall well-being.

See also: slum, slump.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,370, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.