Pronunciation: /lʌl/

Definitions of lull

noun a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

Example Sentences

A1 The gentle lull of the waves put me to sleep.

A2 The lull in the conversation made me feel awkward.

B1 The lull in the storm allowed us to go outside and assess the damage.

B2 After the busy holiday season, I enjoyed the lull in January.

C1 The lull in market activity was a sign of an impending economic downturn.

C2 The lull in the music allowed for a moment of silence and reflection.

verb to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Example Sentences

A1 The gentle music helped lull the baby to sleep.

A2 The sound of the waves lulling me into a state of relaxation.

B1 The repetitive motion of the train lulls me into a peaceful state during long journeys.

B2 The soothing voice of the narrator lulls the audience into a sense of calm.

C1 The rhythmic sound of the rain lulls me into a meditative state.

C2 The gentle rocking of the boat lulls me into a deep sense of tranquility.

Examples of lull in a Sentence

formal The gentle lull of the waves provided a soothing background noise for the beachgoers.

informal I could feel myself starting to drift off to sleep in the lull of the lazy afternoon.

slang Let's take advantage of this lull in the party to sneak out for some fresh air.

figurative After the initial excitement, there was a lull in the conversation as everyone pondered the topic at hand.

Grammatical Forms of lull

past tense

lulled

plural

lulls

comparative

more lulling

superlative

most lulling

present tense

lull

future tense

will lull

perfect tense

have lulled

continuous tense

is lulling

singular

lull

positive degree

lull

infinitive

to lull

gerund

lulling

participle

lulling

Origin and Evolution of lull

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'lull' originated from Middle English 'lullen' which is believed to be imitative of a soothing sound or motion, such as a lullaby.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lull' has maintained its original meaning of calming or soothing, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to a temporary pause or quiet period in activity.