Definition for Still (-er, -est)

still (-er, -est), adj. [OE 'to be fixed, stand'.] (webplay: air, evening, lie, man, quiet, sea, sound, stand).

  1. Quiet; calm; peaceful; tranquil; serene; without commotion.
  2. Motionless; stationary; inactive.
  3. Apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; disinterested; neutral.
  4. Silenced; subdued; [fig.] chastened; reproved; confounded; shown to be wrong.
  5. Unobtrusive; inconspicuous; unnoticeable; silent; unexpressive.
  6. Resolute; steadfast; stalwart; steady; determined; unswerving.

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