SLUMBERING Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word slumbering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLUMBERING
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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 |