LULL Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

lull 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lull

as in pause

a momentary halt in an activity we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married

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lull

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verb

ˈləl

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security

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Recent Examples of lull

Noun

New Mexico, meanwhile, is dealing with its own summer lull, dropping 93 percent year-over-year. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 CalHR, in a recent PERB filing, said during two-month lull there were sidebar conversations with union officials about economic proposals, potentially including raises. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

In case of emergency, there’s a lyre on the nightstand that lulls him asleep. — Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026 Crack open the windows (but not too far), let the sound of cicadas lull you into a false sense of security, and try not to pay attention to whatever’s rustling in the darkness beyond the trees. — Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lull

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull

Noun

While older generations may interpret limited eye contact, a flat expression or a pause before responding as rude, lazy or unprofessional, that might not be a younger person’s intent at all, Leahy said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
The pause lasted more than a year, straining cattle supply and contributing to record-high beef prices.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of pause

Verb

After police cordoned off an area in the city center, the situation calmed down by early Sunday morning.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Amenities and experiences For those who want a relaxing break in between national park hikes and Colorado River rafting, head to the on-site massage cave for a calming treatment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

Earlier this month, Minnesota Vikings fans who’d settled in for the team’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins were surprised to see a Paxton ad show up during one of the in-game breaks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
If a low-value test breaks repeatedly after harmless UI changes, regenerating or deleting it may be cheaper than assigning a senior engineer to preserve it forever.

— Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of break

Verb

The decor hits just the right amount of nautical; soothing blues and greens abound, as do a mix of textures and prints that feel right at home in the New England setting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Calm the scary feeling When fright takes hold, breathing techniques like 4-7-8 breathing or box breathing can soothe your nervous system.

— Juli Fraga, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

And on this tour, Pineda steps to the side quite a few times to grab a breath and allow Cain, drummer Deen Castronovo, and keyboardist Jason Derlatka a chance to sing a song or two.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
In a sequence where Murakami imagines Godzilla getting revenge on the United States by attacking New York City, the monster unleashes atomic breath on Manhattan, and the action suddenly switches to slow motion.

— James Grebey, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of breath

Verb

The event, spanning Friday and Saturday, will feature the Group of 20, an international forum composed of leaders from more than a dozen countries along with the African and European Unions.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Schoenberg, who works as an orchestral composer and professor of music at Occidental College in Los Angeles, has also composed music for film.

— Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of compose

Noun

An interruption can feel urgent simply because someone else is waiting for your answer.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Trip cancellation, interruption and delay coverage One of the most basic coverages of travel insurance is trip cancellation, which reimburses you for certain expenses if something prevents you from taking all or some of a trip.

— Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of interruption

Verb

Monday’s entire game was defined by a futile effort to quiet the cacophony that surrounded James.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Users can wear the headband for a 30-minute pre-bed session to quiet an overthinking mind and remove it when drowsy, or leave it on through the night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026