lull
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A period of rest or soothing.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
luhlIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlʌl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A period of rest or soothing.
A period of reduced activity; a respite.
verb
transitive
To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
Calm by deception
“Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security.”
intransitive
To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A period of rest or soothing.
Used this way, lull is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use lull
- “There was a lull in the storm.”noun
- “Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security.”verb
- “The fighting lulled for a moment.”verb
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A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep.
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