slumbery

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slum·ber·y

(slŭm′bə-rē)

adj.

Slumberous.

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slumbery

(ˈslʌmbərɪ)

adj

obsolete sleepy, slumberous

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Adj.

slumbery - inclined to or marked by drowsiness; "slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes"; "`slumbery' is archaic"; "the sound had a somnolent effect"

somnolent, slumberous, slumbrous

asleep - in a state of sleep; "were all asleep when the phone rang"; "fell asleep at the wheel"

slumbery

adjective

Ready for or needing sleep:

dozy, drowsy, nodding, sleepy, slumberous, somnolent, soporific.

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The wonderful pastel tones in the full page illustrations lead young minds gently towards a slumbery cave where honey oatmeal raisin cookies are always being freshly baked, and extended members of Baby Bear's family all participate in the loving task of tucking him in, reading him a special bedtime story, and sharing a special honey oatmeal raisin cooky with him.