adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   silent; calm

   "The stilly murmur of the distant Sea Tells us of silence."

Adjective

1. 1
   (poetic) still or calm wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   While still and calm.

   "She passed away very stilly and painlessly."

Synonyms

All synonyms

at restcalmcloisteredcooldwindlinghalcyon

Example

More examples

"The stilly murmur of the distant Sea Tells us of silence."

Etymology

From still + -ly.

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