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Meaning of 'lull' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lull [ n.]
- The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.
- A temporary cessation of storm or confusion.
2 . Lull [ v. i.]
- To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.
3 . Lull [ v. t.]
- To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.

Meaning of 'lull' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lull [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a period of calm weather
Example in sentence:
  • there was a lull in the storm
Meaning (2):
- a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
Example in sentence:
  • there was never a letup in the noise
3 . lull [ v]
Meaning (3):
- calm by deception
Example in sentence:
  • Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security
Meaning (4):
- make calm or still
Example in sentence:
  • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Meaning (5):
- become quiet or less intensive
Example in sentence:
  • the fighting lulled for a moment

Nearby Words:

lullaby lulled luller lulling lullingly

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