Synonyms for

Slumber

Verb / ˈslʌmbɜ: / Another word for slumber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slumber means to sleep lightly or take a nap.

Synonyms & similar words

catchsomezs logzs wake kip sleep doze nap rest snooze drowse catnap siesta repose sleep dream snooze rest siesta nap doze catnap drowse slumberous lethargy torpor

Synonyms by register

Formal

dormancy repose quiescence

Informal

nap kip snooze shut-eye

Literary

drowse trance

Antonyms

wakefulness alertness consciousness activity vigilance awareness

Common collocations

  • deep slumber
  • peaceful slumber
  • light slumber
  • eternal slumber
  • fall into slumber
  • wake from slumber
  • slumber deeply
  • slumber peacefully

Word family

noun slumber
verb slumber

Usage note

Slumber is a more poetic or formal term for sleep. It often implies a deep or peaceful sleep and is less commonly used in everyday conversation than 'sleep'.

Example sentences

  1. I love to slumber on the weekends.
  2. After a long day of work, I like to slumber for an hour.
  3. The baby is slumbering in her crib.
  4. I am going to slumber on the couch for a little bit.
  5. The old man likes to slumber in the afternoon.

Quotes

  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - Sarah Williams
  • Sleep is the best meditation. - Dalai Lama
  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. - Irish Proverb

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