Lullaby

/ˈlʌləbaɪ/

Synonyms for "lullaby" (39 found)

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Closest matches (8)

Noun(6 words)
bedtime songberceusecalmcalming influencecomfort with promisescomforting measure

Strong matches (12)

Noun(6 words)
cradle songcradlesongfolk songgentle assurancesgentle lullabylullabies

Related words (19)

Related word relations

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More general

10 entries
calmcalming methodchildcare practicedeceive with comfortmusicsoftening strategysongsoothestrainvocal

More specific

13 entries
bedtime songcalm one downcomfort with promisescomforting routinecradle songease anxietyfolk lullabyhum a tunenursery songregional lullabysing to sleepsoft talksoothing ritual

Collocations

9 entries
bedtime lullabyclassic lullabygentle lullabylullaby songmother's lullabynewborn lullabynightly lullabysoft lullabysoothing lullaby

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

1 entries

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

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Ann sang a lullaby for her little sister.

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Some children thought that they could compose a lullaby, paint a picture, or make a teddy bear.

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Snow White sings Sleepy a lullaby with pleasure.

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Every evening after bedtime stories Mary asked for a lullaby and Mama of course, could not deny her.

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