CEFR B2

slumbering

adjective

Meaning

Being in a state of deep sleep or inactivity; dormant.

Examples

The volcano has been slumbering for decades, but scientists worry it could erupt.
He found the old library's treasures slumbering on dusty shelves.

Synonyms: sleeping, dozing, napping, dormant

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slumbering (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/

Definition

Being in a state of deep sleep or inactivity; dormant.

Examples

The volcano has been slumbering for decades, but scientists worry it could erupt.
He found the old library's treasures slumbering on dusty shelves.
The tiger was slumbering peacefully in the shade of a large tree.

How to Use slumbering

slumbering in (prepositional phrase): Being inactive or asleep within a specific place or state. — "The secrets of the past were slumbering in the ancient ruins."
slumbering through (prepositional phrase): Remaining inactive or asleep during a period of time. — "The economy was slumbering through a recession."

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