luller

One who calms

A luller is someone or something that lulls—that soothes, calms, or induces drowsiness.

A parent singing to a restless child is a luller.

So is anything that creates false security: The steady profits were a luller, masking deeper problems.

The word is uncommon but transparent in meaning.

atmospheric

tranquility

Undisturbed peacefulness

silence · peacefulness · calm · restfulness · serenity · peaceful · drowsy · sleepy · dreamlike

auditory

serenade

Outdoor romantic performance

melody · shushing · murmur · ballad · sing-song · hushabye · coo

nurturing

cradle

Rocking bed for infants

nestle · rocking · swaddling · caregiver · motherly · paternal · gentle · tenderness · warmth · security

pharmaceutical

sedative

Drug promoting calm

relaxant · melatonin · antihistamine · barbiturate · benzodiazepine · soporific

Opposites
emotional/physiological effect

lulleragitator

One who foments discord

exciter · rouser · stimulator · provocateur · inciter

alertness and vigilance

lullerawakener

One who stirs another

rouser · alarmer · alerter · eye-opener · reveille

Phrases
Family

lull, lullaby, lullabies, lulling, lulled, lulls, lullabied, lullabying

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G