CEFR B1

stillness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being still and quiet; a lack of movement or sound.

Examples

The stillness of the early morning was a welcome change from the city's noise.
He found a sense of peace in the profound stillness of the desert night.

Synonyms: quiet, calm, silence, tranquility

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stillness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪlnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being still and quiet; a lack of movement or sound.

Examples

The stillness of the early morning was a welcome change from the city's noise.
He found a sense of peace in the profound stillness of the desert night.
Despite the emergency, the room was filled with an unnerving stillness.

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