quiet and tranquil; "a slumberous June morning"
Used in a Sentence
slumbrous
How to use slumbrous in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for slumbrous.
Editorial note
There is a breeze upon the sea, A sea of summer in its folds, A salt, enchanted breeze that mocks The scents of life, from far away Comes slumbrous, sad, and quaint, and quaint.
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Quick take
quiet and tranquil; "a slumberous June morning"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of slumbrous gathered in one view.
inclined to or marked by drowsiness; "slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes"; "`slumbery' is archaic"; "the sound had a somnolent effect"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for slumbrous.
adjective
quiet and tranquil; "a slumberous June morning"
See also: slumberous
adjective
inclined to or marked by drowsiness; "slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes"; "`slumbery' is archaic"; "the sound had a somnolent effect"
See also: slumberous, slumbery, somnolent
Example sentences
There is a breeze upon the sea, A sea of summer in its folds, A salt, enchanted breeze that mocks The scents of life, from far away Comes slumbrous, sad, and quaint, and quaint.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use slumbrous in a sentence?
There is a breeze upon the sea, A sea of summer in its folds, A salt, enchanted breeze that mocks The scents of life, from far away Comes slumbrous, sad, and quaint, and quaint.
What does slumbrous mean?
quiet and tranquil; "a slumberous June morning"
What part of speech is slumbrous?
slumbrous is commonly used as adjective.