Lulling: meaning, definitions and examples
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lulling
[ หlสlษชล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ninar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคฐเฅ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wiegen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyanyikan lagu nina bobo
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปะธัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ koลysaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญๅฎๅใๆญใ
๐ซ๐ท bercer
๐ช๐ธ acunar
๐น๐ท ninni sรถylemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฅ๊ฐ๋ฅผ ๋ถ๋ฅด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรฉbat
๐ธ๐ฐ hojdaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฏฎๆฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ uspavati
๐ฎ๐ธ vagga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuxu mahnฤฑsฤฑ oxumaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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