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Stillness

The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.

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Calmness 76% connected

The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.

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Quiet 76% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Silence 76% connected

The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.

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State 76% connected

The circumstances or condition of a being or thing at any given time.

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Fixedness 76% connected

The state or quality of being fixed; stability; steadfastness.

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Immobility 76% connected

The condition or quality of being immobile; fixedness in place or state.

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Stationariness 76% connected

The quality or state of being stationary; fixity.

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Ease 74% connected

Satisfaction; pleasure; hence, accommodation; entertainment.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ease 74% connected

Satisfaction; pleasure; hence, accommodation; entertainment.

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Motionless 74% connected

Without motion; being at rest.

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Motionless 74% connected

Without motion; being at rest.

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Still 74% connected

Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Still 74% connected

Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.

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Tranquil 74% connected

Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tranquil 74% connected

Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Hush 92% connected

To still; to silence; to calm; to make quiet; to repress the noise or clamor of.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Still 92% connected

Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Motion 94% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Motion 94% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

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