slumbery

slum·ber·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sluhm-buh-ree]
- /ˈslʌm bə ri/
- /slˈʌmbəri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sluhm-buh-ree]
- /ˈslʌm bə ri/

Definitions of slumbery word

abbreviation SLUMBERY slumberous. 1
adjective slumbery sleepy, slumberous 0

See all 2 definitions of slumbery

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Origin of slumbery

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English slombry, slomry; see slumber, -y1

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Parts of speech for Slumbery

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Slumbery

slumbery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

slumbery usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for slumbery

adj slumbery

dozy — drowsy; half asleep.
draggy — moving or developing very slowly.

adjective slumbery

nodding — to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.

All 3 Synonyms of slumbery