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slumbering
/ˈslʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
sleeping deeply
The village was under a slumbering spell.
The village was in a deep, magical sleep.
literary
in a state of deep sleep
The princess lay slumbering in the tower.
The princess was sleeping deeply in the tower.
The forest was slumbering under the moonlight.
The forest was quiet and still, as if in deep sleep.
Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a peaceful, deep sleep.
Collocations
slumbering gianta powerful entity that is currently inactive or unnoticedslumbering volcanoa volcano that is currently inactive but could erupt
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Metaphorical Use
The word 'slumbering' can be used to describe things that are inactive but have potential, like 'a slumbering economy'.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While poetic, overusing 'slumbering' can make writing sound overly formal or archaic.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'slumberen' (to sleep), from Old English 'slumberian', of Germanic origin.
Usage Notes
Often used metaphorically to describe something that is inactive or dormant but has potential.
Word Breakdown
slumber
deep sleep
root-ing
present participle
suffixEnglish Dictionary