still|ness

still|ness
still|ness «STIHL nihs», noun.
1. absence of noise; quiet; silence: »

the stillness of the grave, to listen in sullen stillness.

SYNONYM(S): hush.
2. absence of motion; calm: »

the stillness of a mill pond.

SYNONYM(S): immobility.
3. lack of excitement: »

stillness of passions.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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