stiller

[US]/[ˈstɪlə]/
[UK]/[ˈstɪlə]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who steals; a thief.; A person who stills or suppresses something, especially excitement or activity.
v.To make or become still; to quiet or calm.; To stop the movement or activity of.; To suppress or quell (emotions, feelings, etc.).
adj.Having a stilling effect; calming.

Phrases & Collocations

stiller waters

a stiller pace

stiller than death

be stiller

stiller air

be still

stiller life

be stilling

stiller moment

stiller night

Example Sentences

the lake was stiller than the ocean.

a stiller atmosphere settled over the room.

the music created a wonderfully stiller mood.

she preferred a stiller, more contemplative life.

the air grew stiller as the storm passed.

he sought a stiller place to meditate.

the painting depicted a stiller landscape.

the night was remarkably stiller than usual.

a stiller environment is ideal for studying.

the editor wanted a stiller, more measured tone.

the pond was a stiller reflection of the sky.

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