İngilizce

stillness

gb/stˈɪlnəs/ us/stˈɪlnəs/
B2 İngilizce
~ 5400
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim B2 state
1

complete lack of movement

A state where nothing is moving at all.

Kullanım kalıbı: the stillness of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse "stillness" with the adverb "still" meaning "continuing" (e.g., *I stillness live here* instead of *I still live here*). "Stillness" is a noun and refers to a state with no movement.
Eş anlamlılar
motionlessness (More formal and technical; focuses only on the lack of movement, not on atmosphere.) | immobility (Often used for bodies or objects that cannot move, slightly more medical or technical.)
Zıt anlamlılar
movement (General opposite, highlighting that things are actively moving rather than still.) | activity (Emphasizes a busy or physically active scene instead of a motionless one.)
Eşdizimler
perfect stillness |absolute stillness |the stillness of the room |in the stillness |frozen in stillness |sudden stillness
Konular
nature |daily life |description |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • The stillness of the lake made the mountain reflections look like a painting.
  • After the wind stopped, an eerie stillness settled over the forest.
  • He held the yoga pose in complete stillness for several minutes.
  • The city streets, usually noisy and crowded, lay in an unnatural stillness after the storm.
  • The baby finally fell into a peaceful stillness in her crib.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The room was in complete stillness.
  • We enjoyed the stillness of the early morning.
  • The cat watched the bird in perfect stillness.
  • After the dance, there was stillness on the stage.
  • The snow brought a strange stillness to the town.
İsim B2 state
2

complete quiet or silence

A state where everything is very quiet and there is almost no sound.

Kullanım kalıbı: in the stillness of [a time/place]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may use "still" instead of "stillness" to talk about quiet (e.g., *I like the still of the night*). The correct noun for this meaning is "stillness" or "silence."
Eş anlamlılar
silence (More common and general; does not suggest the same atmospheric or poetic feel that "stillness" often has.) | quiet (More informal and flexible; can describe low sound levels without being completely silent.)
Zıt anlamlılar
noise (Highlights the presence of sound where there was previously quiet stillness.) | clamor (Suggests loud, confused noise, strongly contrasting with calm stillness.)
Eşdizimler
deep stillness |the stillness of the night |in the stillness |break the stillness |the stillness of the house |listening to the stillness
Konular
daily life |sound |emotions |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • In the stillness of the night, she could hear the distant train.
  • A sudden scream shattered the stillness of the quiet street.
  • We sat together in a comfortable stillness, listening to nothing at all.
  • The church was filled with a respectful stillness before the service began.
  • He woke to the strange stillness of the house, realizing everyone had already left.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • We enjoyed the stillness of the library.
  • In the stillness of the morning, I heard birds sing.
  • A loud car broke the stillness of the night.
  • There was a deep stillness in the old church.
  • She liked the stillness in her room after midnight.
İsim C1 state
3

inner calm or peace

A feeling of being very calm and quiet inside, without stress or strong emotions.

Kullanım kalıbı: find stillness in [activity/situation]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes think "stillness" is only physical. In this sense, it is abstract and emotional, closer to words like "peace" or "calm." Do not use it to describe a person’s personality (say "He is calm," not *"He is stillness"*).
Eş anlamlılar
serenity (A bit more formal and often used for a deep, lasting calm; can sound more poetic or spiritual.) | tranquility (Emphasizes gentle calm; often used for both places and states of mind.)
Zıt anlamlılar
restlessness (Highlights the inability to relax or be calm, the opposite of inner stillness.) | anxiety (Emotional opposite, stressing nervous worry rather than calm peace.)
Eşdizimler
inner stillness |a moment of stillness |find stillness |cultivate stillness |sit in stillness |practice stillness
Konular
emotions |mental health |spirituality |health |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • Meditation helps her return to a place of stillness during stressful days.
  • He found a rare moment of stillness before the big presentation.
  • The retreat focused on helping people discover inner stillness.
  • In the middle of the chaos, she carried a quiet stillness within her.
  • Yoga gives him a sense of stillness that lasts all day.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He sat in stillness and tried to relax.
  • She wants more stillness in her busy life.
  • Meditation can bring stillness to your mind.
  • The music gave her a feeling of stillness.
  • They enjoyed a moment of stillness together.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
stillness
IPA
GB/stˈɪlnəs/
US/stˈɪlnəs/
Heceler ve vurgu
still - ness (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (still)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: stillness
  • Plural: stillness
Kelime ailesi
Core family
still adjective A2
Related words
quiet adjective A1 quietness noun calm adjective A2 calmness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
restless adjective B1 restlessness noun B1
İfadeler

a moment of stillness

1
/ə mˈoʊmənt əv stˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase

a short time of calm stillness

A short time when everything is quiet and calm, or when you feel very calm inside.

Örnekler
  • She enjoyed a moment of stillness before the children woke up.
  • The crowd fell into a moment of stillness before cheering.
  • He takes a moment of stillness each morning to clear his mind.

break the stillness

1
/bɹˈeɪk ðə stˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase

disturb a quiet, still state

To make a noise or movement so that a very quiet and still place is not quiet or still anymore.

Örnekler
  • A distant siren broke the stillness of the early morning.
  • Her sudden laugh broke the stillness in the room.
  • The call of an owl broke the stillness of the forest.

in the stillness of the night

1
/ˈɪn ðə stˈɪlnəs əv ðə nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase literary

during a very quiet night

At a time in the night when everything is very quiet and nothing is moving.

Örnekler
  • In the stillness of the night, she finally began to write her novel.
  • He heard a dog bark in the stillness of the night.
  • In the stillness of the night, the ticking clock sounded very loud.

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