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stillness

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Noun — The state of being calm, quiet, and without movement.

How to use stillness

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a moment of stillness the stillness of the night

Etymology

From Old English stilnes, built from "still" plus the noun ending "-ness".

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What does “stillness” mean?

The word “stillness” means the state of being calm, quiet, and without movement. In plain terms, a sense of calm, quiet, and lack of movement.

How do you pronounce “stillness”?

“Stillness” is pronounced STIHL-nuhs (/ˈstɪlnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “stillness” in a sentence?

Here is “stillness” used in a sentence: “There was a stillness in the forest just before the storm broke.”

What part of speech is “stillness”?

“Stillness” is a noun.

Where does the word “stillness” come from?

The word “stillness” comes from Old English. From Old English stilnes, built from "still" plus the noun ending "-ness".

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