Showing Results for "lulling"

lulling

ADJECTIVE

dreamy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fanciful introspective nightmarish otherworldly pensive quixotic utopian whimsical

WEAK

abstracted astral chimerical daydreaming excellent fantastic idealistic imaginary immaterial impractical intangible introvertive marvelous misty musing mythical out of this world phantasmagoric phantasmagorical preoccupied relaxing shadowy soothing speculative unreal unsubstantial vague visionary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

real

WEAK

horrible terrible unromantic

ADJECTIVE

drowsy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dazed lethargic

WEAK

comatose dopy dozing dozy dreamy drugged half asleep heavy indolent lackadaisical languid lazy napping nodding out of it restful sluggish slumberous snoozy somnolent soothing soporific tired torpid

Antonyms

WEAK

alert awake energized lively

ADJECTIVE

moony

Synonyms

WEAK

abstracted astral calming chimerical daydreaming excellent fanciful fantastic gentle idealistic imaginary immaterial impractical intangible introspective introvertive marvelous misty musing mythical nightmarish otherworldly out of this world pensive phantasmagoric phantasmagorical preoccupied quixotic relaxing shadowy soothing speculative unreal unsubstantial utopian vague visionary whimsical woolgathering

NOUN

appeasement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliation easing moderation

STRONG

abatement accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement compromise concession grant lessening mitigation mollification placation propitiation quelling quenching reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace

WEAK

acceding blunting peace offering quieting soothing tranquilization

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement

WEAK

aggravation annoyance irritation provocation resistance

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When the curtain rose on opening night, audiences heard it as the opera’s opening number: Clara, seated on a dock in Charleston, gently lulling her baby to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

It’s almost symphonic, carrying on for almost seven minutes before descending into a lulling silence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

So it was surprising that Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, started hosting a YouTube show, the purpose of which appears to be lulling viewers to sleep.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2025

Combined, they mean lulling the opponent into complacency, Mr. Pillsbury said.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2023

Over time, through such innocuous routines, Seacrest accomplished the first part of his mission: lulling KGB surveillance teams into dropping their guard.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

lulling

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