Slumbery (Adjective)
Meaning
Inclined to or marked by drowsiness; "slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes"; "`slumbery' is archaic"; "the sound had a somnolent effect".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The warm sunbeam streaming through the window had a slumbery effect on the cat, who soon fell asleep.
- His slumbery eyes struggled to stay open during the long, dull lecture.
- The sound of the gentle stream had a slumbery quality that seemed to lull the world into a peaceful sleep.
- After a long week of work, the weekend had a slumbery feel to it, and all I wanted to do was sleep in.
- The old armchair, with its soft cushions and comfortable design, had a slumbery allure that was impossible to resist.