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
  • Great need can also reduce an ordinarily calm and reflective hunter to a gibbering imbecile.
    Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • On the other end, a scammer impersonates a bank representative with a calm and authoritative tone.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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