slumber

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber Synonyms of slumber bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, shut-eye, sleep, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)Words Related to slumber catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink; oversleeping; dreaming, rapid eye movementNear Antonyms of slumber insomnia, sleeplessnessAntonyms of slumber consciousness, wake, wakefulness

1 to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on Synonyms of slumber catnap, doze, nap, rest, sleep, snoozeWords Related to slumber drop off, drowse (off), nod off; oversleep, sleep in; dream, hibernateNear Antonyms of slumber arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake

2 to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat Synonyms of slumber catnap, doze, drowse, kip [British], nap, snoozeWords Related to slumber relax, repose, rest; couch, lay, lie, roost; lullNear Antonyms of slumber arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken