lull meaning

UK /lʌl/ US /lʌl/ 1 syllable

lull (verb): calm by deception.

lull has 5 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

lull as a verb

  1. calm by deception
    • Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security

    Type of: calm

  2. become quiet or less intensive
    • the fighting lulled for a moment

    Synonyms: calm down

    Type of: hush

  3. make calm or still
    • quiet the dragons of worry and fear

    Synonyms: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, still

    Type of: comfort

    Kinds: compose, pacify, reassure

lull as a noun

  1. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
    • there was never a letup in the noise

    Synonyms: letup

    Type of: pause

  2. a period of calm weather
    • there was a lull in the storm

    Synonyms: quiet

    Type of: calmness

How to pronounce lull

lull is pronounced /lʌl/ in British English and /lʌl/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with lull

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in LL · 4-letter words

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