Main Entry: ¹still

Pronunciation: \ˈstil\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English stille, from Old English; akin to Old High German stilli still and perhaps to Old English steall stall — more at stall

Date: before 12th century

1 a : devoid of or abstaining from motion b archaic : sedentary c : not effervescent <still wine> d (1) : of, relating to, or being a static photograph as contrasted with a motion picture (2) : designed for taking still photographs <a still camera> (3) : engaged in taking still photographs <a still photographer>
2 a : uttering no sound : quiet b : subdued, muted
3 a : calm, tranquil b : free from noise or turbulence

— still·ness noun