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lull vs quiet

quiet vs lull

lull and quiet both are nouns.

lull is not an adjective while quiet is an adjective.

lull and quiet both are verbs.

lull is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lull Yes No Yes No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, lull and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • lull and quiet: a period of calm weather
As verbs, lull and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • lull and quiet: make calm or still
Other synonyms of lull include calm, calm down, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
As verbs, quiet is a hypernym of lull; that is, quiet is a word with a broader meaning than lull:
  • lull: calm by deception
  • quiet: make calm or still
Other hypernyms of lull include calm, calm down, lull, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
lull (noun) quiet (noun)
a period of calm weather a disposition free from stress or emotion
a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
lull (adjective) quiet (adjective)
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
lull (verb) quiet (verb)
become quiet or less intensive make calm or still
make calm or still become quiet or quieter
calm by deception
lull (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between lull and quiet

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