stilly

adjective

ˈsti-lē How to pronounce stilly (audio)
Definition of stillynext
1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening

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2
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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3
as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound the blissful peace of a star-filled, stilly night

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilly
  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. silent
  4. peaceful
  5. placid
  6. hushed
  7. serene
  8. still
Adjective
  • Imperial Street was eerily quiet on a recent Tuesday afternoon in the Arts District.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Some combination of LeBron’s first move, the growth of Twitter and the development of morning sports talk shows desperate for conversation fodder helped the NBA turn the quietest sports month into a free agency frenzy.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • 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
  • The tranquil beauty of Virginia’s river life unfolds like a folk melody at this waterfront inn located on a private peninsula.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Born Wong Liu Tsong on January 3, 1905, her career spanned both silent film and talkies.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Climate change will continue to exacerbate conflict long after the guns fall silent, with profound implications for human security, national stability, and international peace.
    — Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The stunning spa, Thistle, is a peaceful escape that continues the hotel’s theme of bringing the outside in; treatments incorporate botanicals grown right on the farm.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • The pitch had looked particularly placid on the third day but Roach, Seales and the two Josephs caused the ball to seam and swing Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • The main institutional index of US row-crop land finished up a fraction over the prior year, the kind of placid result that has made farmland a favorite of pension funds looking for calm.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • Museum staff and British and French diplomats who had been watching in hushed silence broke into applause.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of hushed
Adjective
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Unwind after a day of hiking at the Posthotel in Leavenworth, an adults-only retreat known for its serene spa experience.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • For all its medical precision, Mayrlife is a serene and comforting place to stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • Firefighters were called to the 1300 block of West 73rd Street for a still and box fire.
    — CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Now the second-most expensive Matisse painting to be sold at auction, La Chaise lorraine from 1919 is a still-life motif depicts a wooden chair upon which a plate of peaches is perched.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilly. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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