blickstilla
Swedish
Etymology
From blicka in now obsolete sense "shine forth" + stilla. Originally with reference to mirrorlike water surfaces.
Adverb
blickstilla (not comparable)
- dead still, absolutely still
Usage notes
Whether the word should be classified as an adverb or adjective is disputed among sources.
References
- blickstilla in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
- blickstilla in Svensk ordbok (SO)
- blickstilla in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)