noun
stiller
Stiller (noun) means someone or something that stills or calms something else. Example: “A cup of chamomile tea acted as a stiller of her nerves before the interview.”
noun
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Someone or something that stills or calms something else.
"A cup of chamomile tea acted as a stiller of her nerves before the interview."
How to use stiller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person or thing that calms or quiets something down.
Memory tip
Uncommon outside of literary writing; most people know this only as the surname of actor Ben Stiller.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stillers
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A cup of chamomile tea acted as a _____ of her nerves before the interview.
Etymology
Formed from "still" (to calm or quiet) plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for stiller
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What does “stiller” mean?
The word “stiller” means someone or something that stills or calms something else. In plain terms, a person or thing that calms or quiets something down.
How do you use “stiller” in a sentence?
Here is “stiller” used in a sentence: “A cup of chamomile tea acted as a stiller of her nerves before the interview.”
What part of speech is “stiller”?
“Stiller” is a noun.
What is the meaning of stiller?
"stiller" (noun) means someone or something that stills or calms something else.
