slumberous en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English slumber Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English slumberous From slumber + -ous.
Meanings
- Sleepy, drowsy.
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Sleep-inducing.
I dozed in the slumberous heat of the afternoon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more slumberous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most slumberous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
somnolescent · somnolent · sleepy · snoozy · stupefacient · somniculous · slombry · soporific · somnolent · stupefactive · oscitant · slumberous · soporous · hypnotic · slumberful · slumberous · dozy · hypnic · nodding off · drowsy · dopey · bedroomy · dormitive · somnolent · tired · out of steam · sleepbound · somnific · somnolent · soporiferous · vapid · sleepish · somniferous · hypnotic · slumbery · slumbersome · adrowse · eyelids at half-mast · dragging one's tail · slumbery · tranquilizing