Lullingly
/ˈlʌl.ɪŋ.li/noun
In a soothing, calming, or drowsy manner.
Did you know?Its core verb, *lull*, is probably imitative in origin, echoing the soft sounds used to calm children or animals, which is why it feels so hypnotic even today.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
lullen
“to soothe or quiet, especially to sleep”
Middle English
English
lullen-ly
“in a soothing or calming manner”
Early Modern English
English
lullingly
“in a manner that soothes or induces sleep”
Modern English
English
lullingly
“in a soothing, calming, or drowsy manner”