Lulling Meaning in English
word · lemma: lull
ˈɫəɫɪŋ
LUH-ling
lˈʌlɪŋ
LUL-ing
Definition
Causing someone to relax, become calm, or fall asleep, often by soothing sounds or movements.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the passive or as a participle ("lulling sound"). Common with words like 'music', 'voice', 'motion'. Can be literal (helping sleep) or figurative (a 'lulling effect' meaning creating a false sense of security).
Spanish: adormeciendo - tranquilizandoPortuguese (BR): acalmando - adormecendoPortuguese (PT): acalmar - adormecerChinese (Simplified): 哄睡 - 使安静Chinese (Traditional): 哄睡 - 使安靜Hindi: सुलाना - शांत करनाArabic: تهدئة - تنويمBengali: ঘুমপাড়ানি - প্রশান্তিদায়কRussian: успокаивающий - убаюкивающийJapanese: 心地よく眠りに誘う - なだめるVietnamese: ru ngủ - làm dịuKorean: 달래는 - 잠이 오게 하는Turkish: uyuşturan - sakinleştiriciUrdu: لوری دینے والا - سکون بخشIndonesian: menenangkan - menidurkan
Example Sentences
The gentle rain had a lulling effect on the baby.
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She spoke in a lulling voice until he fell asleep.
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The waves made a lulling sound all night.
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That song is so lulling, I could listen to it and fall asleep in minutes.
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The boat’s gentle rocking was lulling everyone onboard to sleep.
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Don’t let the lulling atmosphere fool you; things get busy here later!
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