Synonyms of slumber

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noun

as in sleep

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself

a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• slumbering
• bed
• napping
• resting
• rest
• nap
• dozing
• snoozing
• shut-eye
• zs
• catnapping
• repose
• doze
• drowse
• catnap
• dreaming
• siesta
• snooze
• wink
• forty winks
• z's
• oversleeping
• rapid eye movement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consciousness
• wake
• wakefulness
• insomnia
• sleeplessness

slumber

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verb

1

as in to sleep

to be in a state of sleep

she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• rest
• nap
• doze
• snooze
• catnap
• drop off
• dream
• sleep in
• oversleep
• nod off
• hibernate
• drowse (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• arise
• wake
• awake
• arouse

2

as in to nap

to sleep lightly or briefly

slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• rest
• relax
• doze
• snooze
• drowse
• catnap
• kip
• lie
• repose
• couch
• lull
• lay
• roost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awake
• rise
• awaken
• arise
• rouse
• waken
• wake (up)
• arouse
• get up
• uprise