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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Adjective

Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 The private thought looping in the background may need a quiet place to land.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 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

Her biggest concern is that creating an academy modeled after the military service academies would conflate what NASA does—the peaceful, civil exploration of space—with military activities undertaken by the US Space Force.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Indigenous leaders played a prominent role in protests demanding the resignation of Porras and the peaceful transfer of power to Arévalo.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

There are so few people around, and such little movement on the placid sound, being here feels like a true respite from the city just a couple hours away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Maheu and Perreault-Magny tied up briefly in the middle of the placid river with officers from the Akwesasne nation, a Tim Hortons coffee cup riding shotgun on their console.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of placid

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The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There was a buzz of excitement, but a hushed atmosphere with post-practice interviews and a Burrow news conference unfolding.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hushed

Adjective

Many of the victims were young, and many were farmers who had lived in what was once considered one of the most serene and safest areas of the region, which includes metropolitan Port-au-Prince.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
There’s no unwinding in the serene nature and crisp German air of Baden-Baden, the historic town long associated with restorative living, and that seamless discretion is entirely the point.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

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