lull
verb (used with object)
to put to sleep or rest by soothing means.
lulled
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past participleof lull.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof lull.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
lullverb (used with object)to put to sleep or rest by soothing means.
Example Sentences
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After an initial splurge on travel and entertainment, retirees are often lulled into a sense of complacency because their spending tends to decrease during the first decade after leaving the workforce.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
I fall asleep in Salmon’s bunk bed, lulled by Dragon Masters 5: Song of the Poison Dragon.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
They are lulled into a smug confidence that his threats will always be toothless bluster.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
By the time we crossed into Arizona that first night, I was back in my roomette nodding off, lulled like a baby atop a washing machine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
I glanced back at Zu out of the corner of my eye, but the twilight had lulled her to sleep.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
