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lullaby Synonyms

Another word for lullaby

Choosing another word for lullaby depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A quiet, gentle song or musical piece sung or played to soothe a baby or young child to sleep.

Usage Example

"The mother hummed a familiar cradle song as she rocked her newborn in the nursery."

Strongest
cradle song
Strong
berceuse

• verb (Context 2)

To sing to or soothe with a gentle song or calming sound in order to induce sleep.

Usage Example

"The gentle ocean waves lullabied the passengers to sleep in their cabins."

Strongest
lull
Strong
soothe
hush
calm

Opposites of lullaby

The opposite of lullaby shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

awaken
wake up
rouse
See all opposites of lullaby

• Nearby Words

lukewarmly
lukewarmness
lull
lullaby
lulo
lulu
lumber

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lullaby. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lullaby
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