lullabied

verb

Definition of lullabiednext
past tense of lullaby
as in composed
to free from distress or disturbance reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship

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  1. composed
  2. calmed
  3. soothed
  4. lulled
  5. appeased
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  • Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their ability to remain composed under pressure builds trust and stability, empowering teams to push boundaries and achieve shared goals.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of composed
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  • During our interview, Hyman and I talked through my test results, which calmed my anxiety.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Things calmed down in the third quarter, but UConn gained the edge in field position and scored the go-ahead touchdown after taking over at midfield.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of calmed
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  • More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • Conversation lulled; the music seemed louder.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • My therapist’s pressure on my body was smooth, deliberate, and sweeping, like cursive notes that lulled me into deep meditation.
    Maria Yagoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of lulled
Verb
  • Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of appeased
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