noun
stillness
STIHL-nuhs
Stillness (noun) means the state of being calm, quiet, and without movement. Example: “There was a stillness in the forest just before the storm broke.”
noun
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The state of being calm, quiet, and without movement.
"There was a stillness in the forest just before the storm broke."
"He found stillness in meditation each morning."
How to use stillness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sense of calm, quiet, and lack of movement.
Common pairings
a moment of stillness
the stillness of the night
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Word forms
- Plural
- stillnesses
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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".
