adjective / adverb / verb / noun
still
Without movement.
The rabbit stays perfectly still as we approach the fence.
Etymology
Old English stille means quiet or motionless. The modern spatial sense preserves the absence of bodily movement.
More examples
- Please hold still while I measure your height.
- He stills the rocking chair with one foot.
- The article includes a still from the movie.
Forms
still · stiller · stillest · stills · stilled · stilling
stillness noun — The state of being quiet or motionless.
Similar words
- motionless
- Describes complete lack of movement, without necessarily suggesting quiet.
- stationary
- Means staying in one place, even if parts move.