Purring softly, the cat drifted into slumber.

Meaning: The cat was making a soft sound while it slowly fell asleep.

Choice of Words: Purring is the sound a cat makes when it's content and relaxed. Softly means quietly or gently. Drifted means to move slowly and smoothly in a particular direction. Slumber means sleep, especially deep sleep.

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Related Expressions

• Eyes closed, they drifted into slumber.
• As evening approached, the meadow slowly drifted into slumber.
• Content, the dog drifted into a peaceful slumber.
• I drifted into a deep and dreamless slumber.
• Turtle closed eyes, drifted into peaceful slumber.
• His eyelids fluttered as he drifted into slumber.
• The cat curled up on the couch, purring contentedly as it drifted off to sleep.
• The child drifted off to sleep, comforted by the cat's purring.
• The purring cat nestled into a soft blanket.
• Baby's cries gradually subsided into peaceful slumber.