Slumberous: meaning, example and synonyms

Slumberousadj. Sleepy, or causing sleep; quiet and drowsy.

Flashcard for Slumberous (adjective): sleepy, or causing sleep; quiet and drowsy. Example: The slumberous afternoon heat settled over the village, and even the market vendors dozed beneath their awnings. Synonyms: drowsy, sleepy, lethargic, somnolent. Antonyms: alert, awake, lively, energetic. Memory tip: Slumber = sleep: slumberous things make you want to nap. Illustration: a sleepy cat curled up on a sunny windowsill beside a yawning dog on a warm afternoon.

Example

The slumberous afternoon heat settled over the village, and even the market vendors dozed beneath their awnings.

Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
drowsy, sleepy, lethargic, somnolent
Antonyms
alert, awake, lively, energetic
Memory tip
Slumber = sleep: slumberous things make you want to nap.

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Pick the word that best completes each text, as on the SAT's words-in-context questions.

Question 1

The ______ rhythm of the train lulled most passengers to sleep before the first stop.

Question 2

In the ______ hours after lunch, the library fell silent except for the turning of pages and an occasional yawn.

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