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

Once that round pivots through, a lull in activity moves in for the mid-morning hours, and some sunshine will break out. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

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 Perhaps Hollywood had lulled us into believing that runaway machine intelligence was, well, just the stuff of science fiction. — Michael Oreskes, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lull

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull

Noun

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all of the trail’s sections in any order within a year, allowing for pauses.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This summer's pause in data reporting for Somalia came at a particularly precarious time.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of pause

Verb

The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
The tech giant's commentary around artificial intelligence demand appeared to calm down some of those fears.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Mourinho also voiced concerns about the upcoming three-week international break, fearing player injuries.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Verb

There might be a best practice emerging with general rules to live by, but the exact products and ingredients that trigger or soothe your skin will be highly individualized.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
And many people feel a teaspoon of honey or perhaps tea with honey can soothe a scratchy throat.

— Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

Yet Parton masterfully stayed out of every fight in the culture wars, preaching love, philanthropy, mentorship and tolerance until her dying breath.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Perhaps a soldier took his last breath beneath its canopy, watering its roots with his blood.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of breath

Noun

The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The state also acknowledged technical interruptions affecting some schools during this year’s testing window.

— Katie Pace Miles, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of interruption

Verb

Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026