stilly

1 of 2

adverb

stil·​ly ˈstil-lē How to pronounce stilly (audio)
Synonyms of stillynext
: in a calm manner : quietly

stilly

2 of 2

adjective

ˈsti-lē How to pronounce stilly (audio)
: still, quiet

Synonyms

Adjective

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Examples of stilly in a Sentence

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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

still entry 4 + -y entry 1

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 21 Nov. 2024.

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stilly

adjective
ˈstil-ē
: showing stillness : calm, quiet
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