Lullabied: meaning, definitions and examples
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lullabied
[ ˈlʌləˌbaɪd ]
past tense
Lullabied is the past tense of the verb lullaby, which means to soothe someone to sleep, especially a child, by singing a lullaby or employing other calming techniques. This term is often used in a poetic context to describe the act of putting someone into a peaceful state or slumber. It conveys a sense of relaxation and tranquility, often highlighting the tender bond between caregiver and child. The action can also imply gently quieting down a restless individual, providing comfort through soft sounds or gestures.
Synonyms
calmed, comforted, pacified, soothed.
Examples of usage
- She lullabied her baby to sleep with a soft song.
- The mother lullabied her child after a long day.
- The gentle music lullabied everyone in the room.
- He lullabied the restless puppy with soothing words.
Translations
Translations of the word "lullabied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cantado para adormecer
🇮🇳 लोरी गाना
🇩🇪 Wiegenlied gesungen
🇮🇩 dinyanyikan untuk menidurkan
🇺🇦 заспіваний колискову
🇵🇱 zaśpiewane kołysanki
🇯🇵 子守唄を歌う
🇫🇷 chanté pour endormir
🇪🇸 cantado para dormir
🇹🇷 ninnilerle uyutmak
🇰🇷 자장가를 부르다
🇸🇦 أغنية مهدئة
🇨🇿 kolébková píseň zpívaná
🇸🇰 kolísku spievať
🇨🇳 摇篮曲唱
🇸🇮 zapeta uspavanka
🇮🇸 vagga með söng
🇰🇿 бесік жыры айту
🇬🇪 კოლიბრის სიმღერა
🇦🇿 yuxu mahnısı oxumaq
🇲🇽 canción de cuna cantada
Etymology
The word 'lullaby' comes from the Middle English term 'lullay,' which is a combination of 'lull,' meaning to soothe or quiet, and 'by,' which serves as an endearment or diminutive. This reflects the intimate relationship between a caregiver and the child, where the act of soothing is both an emotional and physical nurturing process. The specific practice of singing lullabies has been traced back to various cultures throughout history, with each culture having its own unique melodies and lyrics designed to comfort infants and promote sleep. The introduction of lullabied as a verb in its past tense form follows typical English verb conjugation patterns, allowing speakers to describe the action of soothing with a lullaby in the past, further emphasizing the universal nature of this practice across time and cultures.