slumbery
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unslumbery adjective
Etymology
Origin of slumbery
Example Sentences
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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
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