# stillness

/ˈstɪɫnəs/ (US) · /stˈɪlnəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stillness
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a state of being quiet and not moving. You use this to describe a peaceful moment where everything is calm and silent.

For teachers: the state of being motionless or quiet. Often used to describe a peaceful or meditative atmosphere.

## Examples

- The stillness of the lake was very peaceful.
- After the storm passed, a deep stillness settled over the forest as the animals returned to their nests.
- The artist captured the stillness of the winter morning, using soft brushstrokes to reflect the quiet hush that followed the heavy snowfall.

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