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lull'd

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Lull'd is the past tense of lull, meaning to calm or soothe, often to sleep.

Detailed Definition
The term 'lull'd' is an archaic form of the verb 'lull,' which means to soothe or quiet, especially to sleep. In poetry, it often conveys a sense of peace or tranquility, as seen in the context of the line where humanity is described as being lulled to sleep, suggesting a serene state of being. This usage enhances the poem's theme of calmness and introspection.
Example
Example in poetry:
"As if humanity were lull'd asleep; So gentle was thy pilgrimage beneath" (archaic past of 'lull'); "The wind lull'd the waves to rest" (nature); "She lull'd the baby with a song" (domestic); "The soft rain lull'd me to sleep" (sensory); "His fears were lull'd by her calm voice" (psychological)
Additional Notes
The word 'lull'd' emphasizes the calming effect on humanity, contributing to the poem's serene atmosphere.; Found in the poem, A Quiet Soul by John Oldham
Also Known As
lulled soothed hushed cradled
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