stilly

adjective

ˈsti-lē How to pronounce stilly (audio)
Definition of stillynext
1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening

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2
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance dipping my paddle into the stilly water, I began canoeing across the pond

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3
as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound the blissful peace of a star-filled, stilly night

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilly
  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. silent
  4. peaceful
  5. placid
  6. serene
  7. still
  8. calm
Adjective
  • Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • The Adults-Only concept is catered to couples, offering a tranquil environment with private areas designed for relaxation, perfect after the wedding festivities have finished.
    Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Dinner was a feast of arctic char and skagen at the inn’s 130-year-old restaurant, which is open until Christmas and was distinctly tranquil after the summer rush.
    Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Wearing a dark grey suit, Williams mostly sat silent and stared ahead as the Trans’ relatives spoke Tuesday.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • Trump returns to White House for symbolic meeting President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today in a symbolic White House ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The system proved incapable of punishing Trump personally for his concerted, multifaceted refusal to accept his defeat and accept a peaceful transfer of power in 2020.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • As if a world so placid and unresponsive could excite only the opposite sensations in him.
    Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
  • As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • Housing up to 14 people, a group of friends or family reunion can enjoy a comfortable space in a serene setting.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The figure’s serene posture against the backdrop of the ocean resonated deeply with them, leading to quiet contemplation.
    Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room.
    Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Definition of still
Adjective
  • In years where solar activity is calmer, pockets of cold air form high in the atmosphere, which results in colder winters and stronger easterly winds over northern Europe and the northern U.S..
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The first night was calm and he was just getting used to his new environment, but the next morning everything was different.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of calm
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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilly. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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