stillness

Meanings

• noun

  The absence of motion or sound; quietness and tranquility.

• noun

  A state of mental or emotional calmness.

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Synonyms

calmness , inactivity , inertia , motionlessness , quietness , silence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stillness
peacefulness , quietness , tranquility

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Variants

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still , stiller , stillest , stillness , stillnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English stilnesse, from stil 'quiet, still' + -nesse '-ness'.

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Trivia

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1. The stillness of the night is often used as a metaphor for the passage of time.

2. In some Eastern traditions, stillness is considered a necessary precursor to meditation.

3. The stillness of the water is an essential condition for reflection and contemplation.

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Related Concepts

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1. calmness: A related concept to stillness, calmness refers to a peaceful and tranquil state of mind.

2. quietude: Another related concept, quietude refers to the quality of being calm and peaceful, often in a quiet and secluded environment.

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Culture

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In literature, stillness is often used to describe a peaceful scene or a moment of reflection. In art, still life paintings depict objects at rest. In music, stillness can refer to a quiet passage or a pause in the music.

How to Memorize "stillness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm lake with no ripples or waves. Visualize a quiet forest with no sounds of birds or animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word stillness with images of peace, quiet, and tranquility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sips of Serenity' to remember the meaning of stillness: S for Still, I for Images, P for Peaceful, O for Quiet, and S for Serenity.

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