stilly
/ˈstɪli/
adjective
- Still, quiet, and calm; often used in poetic or literary contexts.
- They walked through the stilly woods, speaking in whispers.
- The stilly night was lit only by the soft glow of the moon.
- A stilly peace settled over the lake at dusk.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a still or quiet manner; silently.
- The snow fell stilly, covering the ground without a sound.
- The old house stood stilly, as if holding its breath.
- She sat stilly by the window, watching the rain.