Pronunciation: /ˈstɪlnəs/
noun a state of being quiet and peaceful
A1 The stillness of the forest was calming.
A2 She sat in the stillness of the room, enjoying the peace.
B1 The stillness of the lake was interrupted only by the occasional splash of a fish.
B2 In the stillness of the night, she could hear the distant sound of a train.
C1 The stillness of the desert at dawn was breathtaking.
C2 He found solace in the stillness of the mountains, away from the chaos of the city.
adjective describing something that is calm and without movement
A1 The stillness of the forest was calming.
A2 She enjoyed the stillness of the early morning.
B1 The stillness in the room made her feel uneasy.
B2 The stillness of the lake was interrupted by a splash.
C1 The stillness of the desert at night was eerie.
C2 The stillness of the graveyard was broken by the sound of footsteps.
formal The stillness of the library was only broken by the occasional turning of a page.
informal I love sitting by the lake and enjoying the stillness of the water.
slang When the teacher left the room, there was a weird stillness in the air.
figurative In the stillness of the night, she finally found peace in her thoughts.
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