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Slumberous

Inviting slumber; soporiferous.

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Asleep 84% connected

In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.

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Asleep 84% connected

In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.

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Relaxing 84% connected

of Relax

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Relaxing 84% connected

of Relax

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Reposeful 84% connected

Full of repose; quiet.

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Reposeful 84% connected

Full of repose; quiet.

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Restful 84% connected

Being at rest; quiet.

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Restful 84% connected

Being at rest; quiet.

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Slumber 74% connected

To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze.

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Slumber 74% connected

To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze.

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Synonym 3

Slumbery 92% connected

Sleepy.

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Slumbrous 92% connected

Slumberous.

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Somnolent 92% connected

Sleepy; drowsy; inclined to sleep.

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