Lulling: meaning, definitions and examples

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lulling

 

[ หˆlสŒlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

soothing action

To lull is to calm someone or something into a state of relaxation or sleepiness, often using gentle sounds or actions. It can involve creating a soothing atmosphere to help someone feel safe and at ease.

Synonyms

calm, quiet, rest, soothe

Examples of usage

  • She is lulling the baby to sleep.
  • The soft music lulled him into a tranquil state.
  • The waves lulled me into a peaceful nap on the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "lulling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ninar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyanyikan lagu nina bobo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะธัะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚ysaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญๅฎˆๅ”„ใ‚’ๆญŒใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bercer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acunar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ninni sรถylemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์žฅ๊ฐ€๋ฅผ ๋ถ€๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ูˆูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolรฉbat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojdaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡็ฏฎๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uspavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxu mahnฤฑsฤฑ oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canciรณn de cuna

Etymology

The term 'lull' has its origins in the Middle English word 'lullen', which means 'to soothe or quiet.' The word is thought to come from a baby talk or nursery expression, mimicking the sounds that caregivers make to calm infants. It has Old English roots, related to the word 'leolian', which means to sing or chant softly. Over the centuries, 'lulling' has retained its soothing connotation and is commonly associated with comforting actions, particularly in relation to children and sleep. The evolution of the term reflects a broader cultural emphasis on the importance of rest and tranquility in daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,446 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.