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1stilly

adverb stil·ly \ˈstil-lē\

Definition of STILLY

:  in a calm manner :  quietly
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First Known Use of STILLY

before 12th century

Rhymes with STILLY

shrilly

2stilly

adjective \ˈsti-lē\

Definition of STILLY

:  still, quiet
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Origin of STILLY

4still + 1-y
First Known Use: 1722

Related to STILLY

Synonyms
arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, restful, serene, still, quiet, tranquil
Antonyms
boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly (also wooly)

Rhymes with STILLY

billy, Chile, chili, chilly, dilly, filly, frilly, gillie, hilly, lily, silly, Tilly

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