“still”

Definitions

• adjective

  not in physical motion

  Synonyms: inactive, motionless, static, telephoto, wirephoto, additionally, aerosol, again, albeit, allay, alleviate, along

  • Example:“She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight.”

• adjective

  marked by absence of sound

  Synonyms: silent, soundless

  • Example:“a silent house”
  • Example:“soundless footsteps on the grass”

• adjective

  (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

  Synonyms: placid, quiet, tranquil, smooth, unruffled

  • Example:“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
  • Example:“the quiet waters of a lagoon”

• adjective

  used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

  Antonyms: moving

  • Example:“a still photograph”
  • Example:“Cezanne's still life of apples”

• adjective

  not sparkling

  Synonyms: noneffervescent

  Antonyms: sparkling

  • Example:“a still wine”
  • Example:“still mineral water”

• adjective

  free from noticeable current

  • Example:“a still pond”
  • Example:“Still waters run deep.”