Sloom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sluːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sloom is a noun meaning A gentle sleep; slumber.
Meaning
A gentle sleep; slumber.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) To sleep lightly, to doze, to nod; to be half-asleep.
- To soften or rot with damp. (of plants or soil)
Example Sentences
He lay slooming half-asleep, half-awake, thinking about Tuesday afternoon.
The squire sloomed and slept in his chair; and finally, after a cup of tea, went to bed.
[…] no other spot over their whole pastured offered as much verdure at this time as these seemingly sloomed places.
It must be explained, however, that in the latter case the “slooming” of the crop had an injurious effect on its yield; […]
Word Forms
- slooms
- sloum
- slooming
- sloomed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slumberland, slumber, slumbering, sleeptime, slop, slump.
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