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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While there was movement on the bases for both starters, the game lulled until the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

I fall asleep in Salmon’s bunk bed, lulled by Dragon Masters 5: Song of the Poison Dragon.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Even if we’re intellectually prepared, there’s a risk that years of relative peace has lulled us into a false sense of security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Australia were 48-4 when Ngidi lulled Smith into stepping across his stumps and was struck on the pad, the crowd erupting when Bavuma's review overturned the original decision of not out.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

The regular sound of the engine that had lulled her to sleep had stopped.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke