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lulling

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of lulling

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

the lulling sound of a gently flowing stream

Synonyms of lulling

calming, comforting, dreamy, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

Words Related to lulling

hypnotic, opiate

analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, deadening, depressant, numbing

antianxiety, antidepressant, antidepression, antistress

Near Antonyms of lulling

painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, unsettling, worrisome

energizing, invigorating, stimulant, stimulating

aggravating, annoying, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, grating, harassing, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, troublesome, vexatious, vexing

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