Lull

Verb

Definition: To become quiet or less active; to calm or soothe.

Definition: To cause someone to feel secure or relaxed, often by soothing or calming them.

Synonyms: Calm, Pacify, Still

Antonyms: Agitate, Disturb, Rouse

Examples:
  • The gentle sound of the waves lulled me to sleep.
  • The mother sang a lullaby to lull the baby to sleep.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a lullaby that puts you or someone else to sleep.
  • Imagine the sound of a lullaby quietly calming a restless person.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English lullen, perhaps imitative of a lulling sound.

Historical Usage:

The word "lull" has been used since Middle English times, and its origin suggests it may be imitative of the sound it describes.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Lull before the storm"

Explanation:

Refers to a period of calm or quiet before a potentially chaotic or turbulent event.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "lull" with "loll".

Explanation:

"Loll" means to recline or lounge in a relaxed or lazy manner, while "lull" refers to becoming quiet or less active. They have different meanings and should not be interchanged.

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