blickstilla

Swedish

Etymology

From blicka in now obsolete sense "shine forth" + stilla. Originally with reference to mirrorlike water surfaces.

Adverb

blickstilla (not comparable)

1. dead still, absolutely still

Usage notes

• Whether the word should be classified as an adverb or adjective is disputed among sources.
• Often misspelled blixtstilla, with blixt (“bolt of lightning”) instead of blick.

References

• blickstilla in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• blickstilla in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• blickstilla in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)