stilly

(stilē; for adv., stil)

adjective stillier, stilliest

Literary still; silent; calm

Origin: ME stillich < OE stillic

adverb

in a still manner; silently; calmly

Origin: ME stilleli < OE stillice

See stilly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective still·i·er, still·i·est
Quiet; calm.

Related Forms:

  • stilˈly adverb

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