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slumbering
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill.
Дремлющий кот мирно лежал на подоконнике.
The slumbering volcano hasn't erupted in centuries.
Спящий вулкан не извергался веками.
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act or state of sleeping.
Definitions
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
The slumbering volcano had not erupted in over a century, but scientists continued to monitor it closely.
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
Important legislation slumbered in committee for months.