slumbery

[ sluhm-buh-ree ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. slumberous.

Other Words From

• un·slumber·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of slumbery¹

1350–1400; Middle English slombry, slomry; slumber, -y ¹

Example Sentences

My dreams about Jim hadn’t been specific — no clear directions or visions — just a repeated slumbery tap on the shoulder.

From New York Times

Before Lady Macbeth is disclosed walking in her sleep, her doctor and her waiting-gentlewoman are sent on to tell the audience of her "slumbery agitation."

From Project Gutenberg

Before Lady Macbeth is disclosed walking in her sleep, her doctor and her waiting-gentlewoman are sent on to tell the audience of her “slumbery agitation.”

From Project Gutenberg

I awoke to the 'slumbery agitation' of today's evil chances.

From Project Gutenberg

So the passage down the full and slumbery Fal seemed nearly a soundless thing.

From Project Gutenberg