stilly

/'stili/

Thân thiện

The stilly lake reflected the full moon.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • (Poetic) Still or calm; characterized by silence and lack of disturbance. This word is an archaic or literary adjective describing a state of profound quietness and peace.

Usage

The word "stilly" is primarily used in poetic, literary, or formal contexts to evoke a sense of deep tranquility. It is not common in everyday modern speech. It functions as a descriptive adjective.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The stilly waters of the lake reflected the moon perfectly.
  • They walked through the stilly woods, where not a sound could be heard.

Advanced Usage

• "In the stilly night": A classic poetic phrase meaning during the quiet, peaceful night.
  • He remembered his childhood in the stilly night.

Variants and Related Words

• Still (adj): Not moving; silent. This is the more common, modern equivalent of "stilly."
  • The night was still and cold.

Synonyms

• Quiet: Making little or no noise.
• Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; (of weather) pleasantly free from wind.
• Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
• Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
• Placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

Antonyms

• Noisy: Making a lot of noise.
• Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
• Busy: Full of activity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (poetic) still or calm
   • in the stilly night