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adjective

Definition of lullingnext
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress the lulling sound of a gently flowing stream

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lulling

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verb

present participle of lull
as in soothing
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulling
  1. soothing
  2. calming
  3. composing
  4. appeasing
  5. hypnotic
Verb
  • When your shopping is done, the Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel, Hong Kong, offers soothing therapies and signature treatments such as the Intelligent Movement Treatment, involving trigger-point release work and deep-muscle manipulation.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Specially formulated for sensitive lips, the lip ointment contains nourishing vitamins, shea butter and soothing chamomile essence to seal in moisture and helps prevent dryness.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
Verb
  • He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of composing
Verb
  • Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For the work, which is often a delicate balance of appeasing stakeholders who sometimes clash over warring priorities, the next CEO will be paid between $350,000 and $425,000 a year, with no-cost health insurance and other benefits, according to the listing.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Definition of appeasing
Adjective
  • This hypnotic scent is especially great for Flowerbomb fans looking to try something new.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
  • And it’s been satisfyingly fun and hypnotic to use in my experience.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of hypnotic
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