adjective
- having a soothing, calming effect that tends to make someone sleepy or relaxed
verb
- present participle of lull: soothing or calming someone, especially to sleep
Examples
- The lulling sound of ocean waves helped her fall asleep.
- His mother was lulling the baby with a gentle song.
- The lulling rhythm of the train made all the passengers drowsy.
- She found the lulling effect of the rain on the roof very comforting.
- The teacher’s lulling voice made it hard to stay awake during the lecture.
- He was lulling his anxious mind with soft music.
- The lulling motion of the rocking chair relaxed the elderly man.