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Stilled Meaning in English

word · lemma: still

ˈstɪɫd
STILD
stˈɪld
STILD

Definition

Something that has been made still, calm, or quiet; stopped from moving, making noise, or being active.

Usage & Nuances

'Stilled' is the past form and often used in literary or poetic contexts for making something quiet, calm, or motionless. Used for emotions, movements, noise, or even water ('stilled water'). Can apply both to voluntary and involuntary quieting. Not common in everyday spoken English.

Example Sentences

The noise from the crowd suddenly stilled.

basic

Her shaking hands were stilled by his touch.

basic

The lake was completely stilled at dawn.

basic

The teacher stilled the class with just a glance.

natural

He spoke in a soft voice that stilled everyone's nerves.

natural

With one deep breath, her worries were stilled for a moment.

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