Lull

/lʌl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

There was a lull in the conversation as everyone thought about their next move.

A moment of calm or rest.

During the lull after the storm, the village seemed eerily quiet.

verb

To calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

The gentle sound of the waves lulled the baby to sleep.

To cause someone to feel safe or secure, often in a deceptive way.

He was lulled into a false sense of security by the calm before the storm.

Middle English, from the Old Norse word 'lulla' meaning to sing a lullaby.

lullaby:

A soothing song used to lull a child to sleep.

lull in the action:

A break in activity or an interruption.

lull before the storm:

A period of calmness before a time of trouble or activity.

To chill out or relax.

Let's just lull for a bit before we head out to the party.

To zone out or doze off.

I was so tired in class, I started to lull halfway through the lecture.