STILLY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

stilly

adjective

ˈsti-lē

Definition of stilly

as in quiet

free from disturbing noise or uproar bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening

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as in tranquil

free from storms or physical disturbance dipping my paddle into the stilly water, I began canoeing across the pond

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as in silent

mostly or entirely without sound the blissful peace of a star-filled, stilly night

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Recent Examples of stilly The dark, stilly body of water beside them made the night seem calm; above it, the moon looked small and far away—starlike. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

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After a quiet episode focused on Hal Jordan’s passing, Lanterns’s penultimate chapter deepens the mystery in surprising and wrenching ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
The spa setup includes a proper sauna, a genuinely cold cold plunge, hot tubs, and a quiet outdoor lounge overlooking the dunes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of tranquil

Adjective

The flag officers stayed almost completely silent as Hegseth spoke about culture war issues mentioned in his book The War on Warriors.

— Quil Lawrence, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
There are more than 40,000 exhibits, including a digital Sistine Chapel, silent films, archive material and, of course, plenty of Star Wars and Indiana Jones costumes, props and vehicles.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

The annual prize was created in 1980 by Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull, who wanted to honor work that contributes to a more just and peaceful world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Inspired by research showing that thoughtful architecture and design can help with healing, the couple set out to make their home as peaceful and creative as possible.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of peaceful

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In that, the vinyl panel turns the 18th-century style on its head, becoming a subversive counterweight to its typically placid, pastoral energy.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of placid

Adjective

In other words, get ready to read a lot and yet, surprisingly, to enjoy the immersion, as one might the hushed thrill of a surveillance sequence.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
In their eloquence and their ways of avoiding easy comfort, the poems also deal with the hushed experience of surviving someone else’s death and fulfill the urge to say something not only real and true but formal and exact, as though for a ceremony.

— Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of hushed

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So how did the vast, serene plot of land near Griffin’s home that was promised to be a future park land suddenly become the future site of a hub for cloud collection and artificial intelligence?

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
As attendees, including Ariana DeBose and Patricia Clarkson, tucked into sweet Forelle pears and a main course of Branzino, the atmosphere was decidedly more serene than the savagery witnessed earlier on stage.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

The process also keeps the sand in a perpetual swirling motion that contrasts beautifully with the still surface.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Op de Beeck slips everyday Belgian objects and historical motifs — Duvel beer bottles, supermarket glassware, waffles and typical Flemish still-life arrangements — into his immersive installations, sculptures and films.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

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