sloom Meaning & Definition
What Does Sloom Mean?
As a noun, sloom means A gentle sleep; slumber. As a verb, it means To sleep lightly, to doze, to nod; to be half-asleep.
Sloom at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sluːm/ |
| Plural | slooms |
| Verb forms | slooms, slooming, sloomed |
Sloom Definition (Noun)
- A gentle sleep; slumber.
Sloom as a Verb
- To sleep lightly, to doze, to nod; to be half-asleep.
- To soften or rot with damp.
Synonyms of Sloom
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Sloom synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sloom (plural slooms)
sloom (third-person singular simple present slooms, present participle slooming, simple past and past participle sloomed)
Words That Rhyme With Sloom
Origin of Sloom
Origin 1: From Middle English *sloume, sloumbe, slume, from Old English sluma (“sleep, slumber”), from Proto-Germanic *slūm- (“to be slack, loose, or limp”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)lew- (“limp, flabby”). Compare slumber and Dutch sloom.
Origin 2: From Middle English slumen, slummen, from Old English *slūmian (“to slumber, sleep gently”), from Proto-Germanic *slūm- (“to be slack, loose, or limp”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)lew- (“limp, flabby”).
Questions People Ask About Sloom
Is sloom a noun or a verb?
Sloom is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of sloom?
The plural of sloom is slooms.
What is the past tense of sloom?
The past tense of sloom is sloomed. The present participle is slooming.