lull

verb

lulled; lulling; lulls
Synonyms of lullnext

transitive verb

1
: to cause to sleep or rest : soothe
He was lulled to sleep by her soothing voice.
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security

Examples of lull in a Sentence

The music lulled him to sleep. the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
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However, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 If Vegas can lull them into that, and Hart can make the good-to-really good saves, this series will get tricky. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun. Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lull

Word History

Etymology

Middle English; probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lull was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lull. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

lull

1 of 2 verb
1
: to cause to sleep or rest
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security

lull

2 of 2 noun
1
: a temporary calm before or during a storm
2
: a temporary drop in activity

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