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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Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Glass admitted that as a young producer, he was intimidated by Adams and his quiet confidence.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 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

Final Thoughts The Hisense 8,000 BTU UltraSlim Smart Inverter is a standout window air conditioner that effortlessly balances sleek design, near-silent operation, and top-tier performance.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
The California Democratic Party opposes the measure, but many of its leading officials have stayed silent.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

The majority of protesters have been peaceful, but violence on the fringes is having an impact, with a daily menu of fireworks thrown at police and volleys of tear gas fired at high school pupils.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Anger boiling over While many of the latest demonstrations have been peaceful, anger has boiled over.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of peaceful

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But inside the tiny shop at the western end of Atlantic Avenue, just steps from an on-ramp for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, things are placid and drama-free.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Things are more placid now—in 1929, the estate became Longshore Beach and Country Club, which was acquired by the town of Westport in 1960.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of placid

Adjective

Set the scene Despite being just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, the hotel has a hushed air and a seriously exclusive crowd.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of hushed

Adjective

Reinhardt’s reporting points to the overuse of grammatical structures and specific words, such as serene or careful, which LLM’s tend to use more frequently than humans.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Other previous winners include a school in rural Brazil, a university in Lima, Peru, and a serene hospital in a remote, flood-prone area of Bangladesh.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

In the process of making the movie, Selick and his team of some 120 people created more than 200 physical models, which were meticulously positioned and photographed, creating the still frames that provided the basis for the animation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
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

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