stilly

1 of 2

adverb

stil·ly ˈstil-lē

: in a calm manner : quietly

stilly

2 of 2

ˈsti-lē

: still, quiet

Adjective bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening dipping my paddle into the stilly water, I began canoeing across the pond

Etymology

Adjective

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of stilly was before the 12th century

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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stilly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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stilly

adjective

ˈstil-ē

: showing stillness : calm, quiet

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