lull — a temporary period of calm or quiet during a generally busy or difficult time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary period of calm or quiet during a generally busy or difficult time
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌl/
Example Sentences
- During the lull between Netflix episodes, I questioned all my life choices.
- The CEO used the lull in the meeting to check his phone and order lunch.
- The sound of rain lulled her into a peaceful afternoon nap.
lull
NOUN[/lʌl/]
a temporary period of calm or quiet during a generally busy or difficult time
A gentle lull settled over the harbor after the fierce morning storm.
Even the raging bull finds a peaceful lull when the garden is full.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lullen,' likely of imitative origin, related to Old English and Germanic words that mimicked soothing sounds used to calm babies. The word is thought to derive from the soft, repetitive sounds used in lullabies.
Breakdown
lull (imitative root meaning to soothe with soft sounds) = lull
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📝Examples
“During the lull between Netflix episodes, I questioned all my life choices.”
“The CEO used the lull in the meeting to check his phone and order lunch.”
“The sound of rain lulled her into a peaceful afternoon nap.”
“There was an eerie lull in the stock market before the crash.”
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