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stilled

ADJECTIVE
inobtrusive
Synonyms
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up close close-mouthed could hear a pin drop dumb hushed hushful inaudible low low-pitched muffled mute muted noiseless not saying boo peaceful quiescent quieted reserved restrained reticent secretive silent soft soundless speechless still subdued taciturn tasteful tight-lipped uncommunicative unexpressed unobtrusive unspeaking unuttered whist
ADJECTIVE
quiet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
muted peaceful reticent silent soft
STRONG
close hushed low muffled mute quieted reserved still whist
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up close-mouthed could hear a pin drop dumb hushful inaudible low-pitched noiseless not saying boo quiescent secretive soundless speechless taciturn tight-lipped uncommunicative unexpressed unspeaking unuttered
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clamorous communicative noisy
STRONG
unreserved
WEAK
agitated boisterous complex complicated intricate loud obtrusive troubled
ADJECTIVE
silenced
Synonyms
STRONG
calmed censored gagged muted repressed restrained restricted subdued suppressed
WEAK
held down held-back

Example Sentences

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That promise of stilled beauty is borne out in these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

My instructor and I were far from shore when the sea stilled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

When the pressure is removed, it is instantly stilled by the junction of the flames.”

From Scientific American • May 1, 2023

Reality stilled for just a moment, allowing me to appreciate the feeling of performing with so many talented musicians after rehearsing together for just a day.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

He raised a hand, fingers dancing through the air in a complicated array of signals, and at once the dogs stilled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray