Lull: meaning, definitions and examples
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lull
[ lʌl ]
state of calm
A lull refers to a temporary interval of quiet or inactivity. This term is often used to describe a brief period of calm, especially in a situation that is typically busy, noisy, or turbulent.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There was a lull in the conversation.
- The storm brought a lull before the heavy rain started.
- We experienced a lull in business during the holiday season.
to soothe
To lull means to calm someone into a state of sleep or relaxation. Often associated with gentle sounds or movements, this word is commonly used in the context of putting a baby to sleep or easing someone's fears.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sang a lullaby to lull the baby to sleep.
- The gentle waves lulled him into a peaceful state.
- He tried to lull her worries with sweet words.
Translations
Translations of the word "lull" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cantar de ninar
🇮🇳 लोरी गाना
🇩🇪 Wiegenlied
🇮🇩 lagu nina bobo
🇺🇦 колискова
🇵🇱 kołysanka
🇯🇵 子守唄
🇫🇷 berceuse
🇪🇸 canción de cuna
🇹🇷 ninni
🇰🇷 자장가
🇸🇦 أغنية مهدئة
🇨🇿 ukolébavka
🇸🇰 kolísku
🇨🇳 摇篮曲
🇸🇮 uspavanka
🇮🇸 vögguvísur
🇰🇿 бесік жыры
🇬🇪 ტყუპი
🇦🇿 ninni
🇲🇽 canción de cuna
Etymology
The word 'lull' traces its origins back to the Middle English word 'lullen' which means 'to lull to sleep.' This, in turn, derived from the Old Norse 'lulla,' a verb meaning 'to soothe or sing to sleep.' Over the centuries, the use of 'lull' has expanded to encompass not only the act of putting someone to rest but also the accompanying calmness associated with temporary pauses or stillness in various activities. The concept of 'lull' is often used in poetry and literature to evoke feelings of serenity and tranquility, making it a favored term amongst writers. Its phonetic simplicity and soothing meaning have allowed it to remain in common use from its earliest forms to this day.