STILLNESS Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word stillness. (close relations)
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| quietness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of making no sound • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||
| silence | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) • the absence of sound • a refusal to speak when expected • the trait of keeping things secret verb • cause to be quiet or not talk • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure | ||||||
| hush | verbv | |||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence verb • become quiet or still; fall silent • cause to be quiet or not talk • become quiet or quieter • wash by removing particles • run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals | ||||||
| calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||
| peace | nounn | |||||
noun • the state prevailing during the absence of war • harmonious relations; freedom from disputes • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • the general security of public places • a treaty to cease hostilities | ||||||
| quiet | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity • free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound • (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots noun • a period of calm weather • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • the absence of sound • a disposition free from stress or emotion adverb • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') adjective satellite • not showy or obtrusive • in a softened tone • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still | ||||||
| repose | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • a disposition free from stress or emotion verb • put or confide something in a person or thing • be inherent or innate in • lie when dead • lean in a comfortable resting position • put in a horizontal position • to put something (eg trust) in something | ||||||
| serenity | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • the absence of mental stress or anxiety | ||||||
| tranquility | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||
| tranquillity | nounn | |||||
noun • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet • a disposition free from stress or emotion | ||||||
| motionlessness | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a state of no motion or movement | ||||||
| calmness | nounn | |||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||
| inactivity | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being inactive • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • being inactive; being less active | ||||||
| inertia | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force | ||||||
| lifelessness | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of no motion or movement • not having life | ||||||
| still | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion • not sparkling noun • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) • (poetic) tranquil silence • an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation adverb • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons • without moving or making a sound adjective satellite • not in physical motion • marked by absence of sound • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • free from noticeable current verb • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk • lessen the intensity of or calm • make motionless | ||||||
| windlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • calmness without winds | ||||||
