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(adj) tranquil, smooth, quiet, placid, unruffled
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay; the quiet waters of a lagoon; a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky; a smooth channel crossing; scarcely a ripple on the still water; unruffled water
(adj) motionless, inactive, static
not in physical motion
the inertia of an object at rest
marked by absence of sound
a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass; the night was still
(adj) noneffervescent
not sparkling
a still wine; still mineral water
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem; still another problem must be solved; a yet sadder tale
(adv) all the same, however, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, yet, withal
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed; he was a stern yet fair master; granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
(adv) stock-still
without moving or making a sound
he sat still as a statue; time stood still; they waited stock-still outside the door; he couldn't hold still any longer
(noun) distillery
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
the still of the night
(verb) hush, hush up, shut up, silence, quieten
cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church!
(verb) tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten
make calm or still
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
lessen the intensity of or calm
The news eased my conscience; still the fears