slumbering
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is in a state of sleep or rest, often used to indicate a peaceful or quiet condition.
Example
The slumbering baby looked so peaceful in her crib.
Conversation
Did you notice how the park was so slumbering this morning?
Yeah, it felt really peaceful without the usual crowd.
I love those quiet moments when everything seems to pause.
Me too! It's nice to escape the hustle and enjoy the calm.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dormant
inactive
sleeping
Antonyms
active
awake
alert
verb
Definition
To be in a state of sleep or rest, often lightly or peacefully.
Example
The baby was slumbering peacefully in her crib.
Tense Forms
Past: slumbered
Past Participle: slumbered
Conversation
I saw you slumbering on the couch yesterday.
Yeah, I was so tired after that long day.
It looked like such a peaceful nap.
Root Explanation
**Slumbering** → It is formed from "slumber" (from Old English *slumrian*, meaning to sleep lightly) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating a continuous action). The word "slumbering" refers to the act of sleeping lightly or being in a state of sleep.
Memory Tip
Think of 'slumber' as a gentle sleep, and the '-ing' shows that it's happening continuously. So, slumbering means being in a gentle, ongoing sleep.
Visually Confused Words
lumbering
unslumbering
slubbering
lumberingly
summering
suberin
slubberingly
summerling