stillness
Americannoun
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silence; quiet; hush.
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the absence of motion.
Etymology
Origin of stillness
before 1000; Middle English stilnesse, Old English stilnes. See still 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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An uneasy stillness hung over the island and the air seemed heavy and thick.
From Literature
He hadn’t expected it, after the stillness of the lake—he was pulled along with the current; a rock struck him on the chest.
From Literature
Tamma is trying to find the emotional stillness to deal with a dysfunctional family that makes plenty of demands but offers little support.
From Los Angeles Times
"Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration," said Catherine.
From BBC
But he was sympathetic to the crowd’s inertia: “The stillness isn’t apathy,” Skybetter added.
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