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lulled

VERB

calm, ease off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soothe

STRONG

abate allay balm becalm cease compose cool decrease diminish dwindle ebb fall hush lullaby moderate pacify qualify quell quiet settle slacken soft-pedal still stroke subdue subside temper tranquilize wane

WEAK

chill out cool off die down lay back let up put a lid on quiet down take it easy take the edge take the sting out

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate agitate arouse continue develop disturb enlarge excite expand extend grow incite increase intensify irritate move prolong raise rise start upset win

WEAK

energize

Example Sentences

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Lulled by all the natural beauty and charmed by the laid-back and easy going people, we were smitten with Del Mar within days of arriving.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2023

Colts at Texans: Lulled by the seductive lure of the forward pass, Indianapolis paid dearly for the decision to give star running back Jonathan Taylor only 16 carries among its 67 plays against the Buccaneers.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2021

Lulled by the clocking rhythm of the train wheels, Mary stared out of the window.

From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2018

Lulled by the low-key atmosphere, I took my time, and folk of a similarly chill ilk began to trickle in after an hour or so.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2018

Lulled by the warm sun, cool shade, and birdsong, he trekked onwards, thinking of nothing in particular and enjoying the sense of freedom amid so much beauty.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques