Stillness: meaning, definitions and examples

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stillness

 

[ หˆstษชlnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in meditation

Complete absence of movement or sound; tranquility.

Synonyms

calmness, quietness, silence

Examples of usage

  • The stillness of the early morning was calming.
  • He sat in stillness, focusing on his breathing.
  • The stillness of the forest was interrupted only by the occasional chirping of birds.
Context #2 | Noun

in nature

The state of being tranquil, calm, and without disturbance.

Synonyms

peacefulness, quietness, serenity

Examples of usage

  • The stillness of the lake mirrored the clear blue sky.
  • She found solace in the stillness of the mountains.
  • The stillness of the desert at night was eerie yet beautiful.
Context #3 | Noun

in atmosphere

A feeling of calmness and quiet in a place.

Synonyms

calm, peace, tranquility

Examples of usage

  • The stillness of the room was palpable.
  • There was a sense of stillness in the air before the storm.
  • The stillness of the library was conducive to studying.

Translations

Translations of the word "stillness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quietude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keheningan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cisza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‘ใ• (shizukesa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quietud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์š” (goyo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ๆญข (jรฌngzhว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mirnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyrrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ (mshvidoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quietud

Etymology

The word 'stillness' originates from the Middle English word 'stilnesse', which is derived from the Old English 'stilnes'. It has been used for centuries to describe the state of being quiet, calm, and without disturbance. The concept of stillness has been valued in various cultures and philosophies as a way to find peace and tranquility amidst the chaos of everyday life.

See also: instill, still.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,576, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.