Lull — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈləl/

Meaning & Definition of Lull

Lull (verb)

  1. to cause to sleep or rest, soothe
  2. to cause to relax vigilance

Lull (noun)

  1. a temporary pause or decline in activity
  2. a temporary drop in business activity
  3. a temporary calm before or during a storm

Lull (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a momentary halt in an activity

    "we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married"

    similar: break, breath, breather, interruption, pause, recess
    related: time-out, interim, interlude, intermission, interval, respite, rest, cessation, discontinuance, downtime, ending, expiration, finishing, hitch, lapse, stoppage, stopping, termination, abeyance, moratorium, surcease, suspension, discontinuity, gap, hiatus
    near: continuation, endurance, persistence, progress, progression, extension, prolongation

Lull (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from distress or disturbance

    "the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security"

    similar: becalm, calm, compose, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lull

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lull:

Chiefly British: quieten
break, breath, breather, interruption, pause, recess, becalm, calm, compose, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lull

Words with the opposite meaning of Lull:

agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words for Lull

time-out, interim, interlude, intermission, interval, respite, rest, cessation, discontinuance, downtime, ending, expiration, finishing, hitch, lapse, stoppage, stopping, termination, abeyance, moratorium, surcease, suspension, discontinuity, gap, hiatus, appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify

Near Antonyms of Lull

continuation, endurance, persistence, progress, progression, extension, prolongation, aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Word Forms of Lull

Inflections: lulled, lulling, lulls

Origin & Etymology of Lull

Middle English; probably of imitative origin

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Lull

the calm/lull before the storm

Frequently Asked Questions about Lull

What does "Lull" mean?

"Lull" means to cause to sleep or rest, soothe. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cause to sleep or rest, soothe. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lull"?

Other words for "Lull" include break, breath, breather, interruption, pause, recess, becalm and calm. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lull" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lull"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lull". Common alternatives include break, breath, breather, interruption, pause, recess, becalm, calm, compose and lullaby.

What is the opposite of "Lull"?

Antonyms of "Lull" include agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset and vex. Near antonyms include continuation, endurance, persistence and progress.

How do you use "Lull" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lull" in a sentence: "we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married"; "the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security".

Is "Lull" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lull" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lull"?

"Lull" is pronounced /ˈləl/.

What is the origin of the word "Lull"?

"Lull" comes from Middle English; probably of imitative origin. First known use: 14th century.