stilled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stillednext
as in silent

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stilled

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verb

past tense of still
1
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting

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2
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed

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3
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of the conversation was abruptly stilled by a loud crash from the next room

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilled
  1. silent
  2. stopped
  3. calmed
  4. halted
  5. soothed
  6. caught
  7. lulled
  8. composed
Adjective
  • In many organizations, there is a silent understanding that more hours equate to high performance.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The General Year: 1926 Runtime: 1h 15m Directors: Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton Truly classic comedies can be hard to find on streaming services, so take this chance to watch an all-timer, one of the best silent movies ever made.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of silent
Verb
  • The Wings can core her, but that hasn’t stopped stars in the past.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • When Millie Gooch stopped drinking at age 26, her friends had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of calmed
Verb
  • As states across the country banned hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, some medical practices halted care — and pharmacies stopped providing prescriptions — before they were legally required to.
    Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of halted
Verb
  • Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
    Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • Few can match the circumstances of this particular Egg Bowl, in which Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore caught an apparent tying touchdown from Matt Corral with four seconds left and celebrated by impersonating a dog urinating in the end zone.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Herbert has caught fire, and the passing offense has lifted off.
    Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of caught
Verb
  • Don’t be lulled into assuming that the questions you’re being asked are as singularly focused as the actual words might suggest.
    Terina Allen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • During the 13-day trial, some of Girardi’s former clients testified that they had been lulled into complacency by Girardi’s role in securing the landmark $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric that was featured in the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich, the Los Angeles Times reported.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of lulled
Verb
  • The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of composed
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