lull

Meanings

• Noun

  A quiet and soothing period of rest or sleep.

  - "After a long day, I look forward to the lull of the night."
  - "The baby was soothed by the gentle lull of the cradle."

• Verb

  To calm or soothe (someone or something) by making quiet and peaceful.

  - "The music lulled the crowd into a peaceful state."
  - "The teacher lulled the class into silence before starting the lesson."

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Pronunciation

1. /lʌl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

appease , quiet , soothe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lull
dull , full , pall , call , mull , cull , swell , tall

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Variants

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lull , lulled , lulling , lulls , the calm before the storm , the calm/lull before the storm , the lull before the storm

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Etymology

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Old English hlȳlan, from hlȳg 'quiet, calm'; related to hlȳc 'quiet, still'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lull' is related to the Old English word 'hlȳg', which means 'quiet, calm'.

2. The word 'lullaby' comes from the Old English words 'hlyfdene' and 'gebeam', which mean 'soothing' and 'graceful song' respectively.

3. In literature, the term 'lull' is often used to describe a sense of calm or peace before a storm or a period of quiet before a crisis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quiet: A state of tranquility or peace, often characterized by a lack of noise or activity.

2. Soothing: Providing comfort and relief, often through calming or relaxing means.

3. Sleep: A natural physiological state in which the body restores and repairs itself.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lull' is often used metaphorically to describe a sense of calm or peace before a storm or a period of quiet before a crisis. In music, a 'lullaby' is a soothing song sung to a child to help them fall asleep.

How to Memorize "lull"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm, peaceful scene, such as a quiet lake or a baby in a cradle, to help remember the meaning of 'lull'.
   - Visualize the gentle rocking motion of a cradle or the quiet rustling of leaves in the wind to remember the verb form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lull' with calmness, quietness, or sleep to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of a lullaby or a calming scene to help remember the verb form.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Lull means quiet and calm, like a lake in the calm.' to help remember the meaning.
   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Lulling means soothing, like a baby being rocked to sleep.' to help remember the verb form.

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