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SLUMBERING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word slumbering. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word slumbering. (close relations)
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dormant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

dreaming
verbv
noun

• imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

• a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

drowsing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• half asleep

hibernating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

inactive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

adjective satellite

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

inert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unable to move or resist motion

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• slow and apathetic

lethargic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in alertness or activity

napping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• not prepared or vigilant

sleeping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the state of being asleep

• quiet and inactive restfulness

• the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

adjective satellite

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

dozing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light fitful sleep

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

resting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

snoozing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

sleep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

• a torpid state resembling deep sleep

• a period of time spent sleeping

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

verb

• be asleep

• be able to accommodate for sleeping

kip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sleep

• the basic unit of money in Laos

• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

verb

• be asleep

catch some z's
verbv
verb

• be asleep

log z's
verbv
verb

• be asleep

Best Hypernyms For SLUMBERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slumbering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
dormancy drifting drowsing napping quiescence quiescency rest sleeping slumberous dozing resting snoozing
Phrases (3)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state

Alternatives for DORMANT

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