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Meaning of stilling
The primary meaning of the word "stilling" is to make something or someone quiet or still.
Etymology of stilling
The word "stilling" originates from the Old English word "stille", which is also related to the Old Norse word "stilla", meaning to calm or soothe.
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of making something or someone quiet or still.
Synonyms
calming
soothing
quieting
pacifying
tranquilizing
stilling
settling
silencing
muffling
dampening
deadening
hushing
muting
moderating
tempering
alleviating
mitigating
assuaging
allaying
soothing
comforting
solacing
consoling
reassuring
lulling
gentle
gentle hush
calmness
serenity
peacefulness
quietness
Definitions
- The act of making something or someone quiet or still, especially by calming or soothing.
- A state of being quiet or still, free from noise or disturbance.
- To become quiet or still, often as a result of being calmed or soothed.
Usage Examples
- The sound of the ocean waves had a stilling effect on my mind, calming my thoughts and soothing my soul.
- The stilling of the wind allowed us to hear the birds singing in the trees.
- The doctor's words had a stilling effect on the patient, reassuring them that everything would be okay.
Antonyms
agitating
disturbing
stirring
exciting
provoking
irritating
annoying
inflaming
intensifying
increasing
augmenting
exacerbating
worsening
heightening
sharpening
quickening
hastening
stimulating
energizing
invigorating
arousing