lull
noun
1. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
Similar word(s): letup
Definition categories: time, break, intermission, interruption, pause, suspension
2. a period of calm weather
- there was a lull in the storm
Similar word(s): quiet
Definition categories: state, calmness
Sentences with lull as a noun:
- About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high — 808surfer.com forum [1]
verb
1. calm by deception
- Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security
Definition categories: emotion, calm, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
2. become quiet or less intensive
- the fighting lulled for a moment
Definition categories: change, hush, quieten, silence, still
3. make calm or still
Similar word(s): calm, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
Definition categories: emotion, comfort, console, solace, soothe
Sentences with lull as a verb:
- The storm lulled.