Lulling

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌlɪŋ/

Definitions of lulling

verb calming or soothing someone to sleep or in a gentle manner

Example Sentences

A1 The gentle sound of the waves lulling me to sleep.

A2 The music from the radio was lulling the baby to sleep.

B1 The repetitive motion of the train was lulling the passengers into a state of relaxation.

B2 The soothing voice of the narrator was lulling the audience into a peaceful state.

C1 The hypnotic rhythm of the drums was lulling the crowd into a trance-like state.

C2 The mesmerizing melody of the orchestra was lulling the entire audience into a deep sense of calm.

Examples of lulling in a Sentence

formal The lulling sound of the waves helped me relax on the beach.

informal I fell asleep to the lulling sound of the rain outside.

slang The lulling beat of the music put me in a trance.

figurative The lulling routine of everyday life can sometimes make us feel stuck.

Grammatical Forms of lulling

• past tense: lulled
• plural: lullings
• comparative: more lulling
• superlative: most lulling
• present tense: lulls
• future tense: will lull
• perfect tense: has lulled
• continuous tense: is lulling
• singular: lulling
• positive degree: lulling
• infinitive: to lull
• gerund: lulling
• participle: lulling

Origin and Evolution of lulling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lulling' originated from the Old English word 'lullan', which means to soothe or quiet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lulling' has retained its original meaning of soothing or quieting, often used in the context of calming or comforting someone or something.