What does slumbering mean?
Slumbering means present participle and gerund of slumber.
Slumbering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of slumber.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of slumber
- Temporarily inactive.
- sleep
Example Sentences
The slumbering giant that was China has finally awoken.
Strangely light and delicate was his frame and seeming, yet with a sense of slumbering power beneath, as the delicate peak of a snow mountain seen afar in the low red rays of morning.
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed[…]
Synonyms for slumbering
Antonyms for slumbering
Related Words
Word Forms
- slumberings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slumbering?
Common synonyms include sleeping.
What is the opposite of slumbering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slumbering in a sentence?
The slumbering giant that was China has finally awoken.
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