n.
Pronunciation: ' stil
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English stille, from Old English; akin to Old High German stilli still and perhaps to Old English steall stall ― more at STALL
Date: before 12th century
1 a : devoid of or abstaining from motion b archaic : SEDENTARY c : not effervescent < still wine> d (1) : of, relating to, or being a static photograph as contrasted with a motion picture (2) : designed for taking still photographs <a still camera> (3) : engaged in taking still photographs <a still photographer>
2 a : uttering no sound : QUIET b : SUBDUED , MUTED
3 a : CALM , TRANQUIL b : free from noise or turbulence
– still · ness noun