stilly

1 of 2

adverb

stil·​ly ˈstil-lē How to pronounce stilly (audio)
: in a calm manner : quietly

stilly

2 of 2

adjective

Examples of stilly in a Sentence

Adjective bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening dipping my paddle into the stilly water, I began canoeing across the pond

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

still entry 4 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stilly was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stilly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stilly

adjective
ˈstil-ē
: showing stillness : calm, quiet
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