stillness
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for stillness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of being calm, quiet, and without movement.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use stillness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a moment of stillness
the stillness of the night
Etymology
From Old English stilnes, built from "still" plus the noun ending "-ness".
Full origin of stillness →Frequently asked questions
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".
