Millpond

A millpond refers to a body of still water created by damming a stream or river to supply water for a mill. In a figurative sense, it is often used to describe a state of extreme calmness or tranquility, much like the still surface of such a pond. The term evokes images of serene and picturesque landscapes, often found in rural or pastoral settings.

Sentences Using “Millpond”:

1. The millpond lay perfectly still, mirroring the surrounding trees like a sheet of glass.
2. Early in the morning, the lake was as calm as a millpond, with not a ripple in sight.
3. His voice was steady, like a millpond on a windless day, soothing everyone in the room.
4. The children played near the millpond, skipping stones across its placid surface.
5. After the storm, the sea was surprisingly calm, resembling a millpond in its stillness.
6. She described her feelings as a millpond of serenity after finishing her meditation.
7. The village’s charm was highlighted by the historic millpond, which reflected the old mill nearby.
8. The sky was so clear and blue that it looked like a millpond stretching endlessly.
9. The millpond provided the perfect spot for quiet reflection and sketching in her journal.
10. The mood in the room was calm and serene, as tranquil as a millpond at sunset.

Synonyms for “Millpond”:

• Still water
• Lagoon
• Pool
• Reservoir
• Pond
• Basin
• Calm
• Tranquility (figurative)
• Serenity (figurative)
• Glass-like surface (figurative)

Antonyms for “Millpond”:

• Rapids
• Turbulence
• Waves
• Choppiness
• Chaos (figurative)
• Storminess (figurative)
• Rough waters
• Disturbance
• Agitation
• Motion

Related Words:

• Millwheel
• Dam
• Stream
• Brook
• Lake
• Watermill
• Reflection
• Peacefulness
• Smoothness
• Mirror-like

Idiomatic Expressions:

1. “As calm as a millpond” – Extremely calm or serene, e.g., “Her emotions were as calm as a millpond after a good night’s rest.”
2. “Still as a millpond” – Perfectly still or motionless, e.g., “The forest was silent, and the air was still as a millpond.”
3. “A millpond moment” – A period of peace or tranquility, e.g., “Their vacation by the lake was filled with millpond moments.”
4. “Mirror of the millpond” – Reflecting calmness or clarity, e.g., “Her face was a mirror of the millpond, revealing nothing but peace.”
5. “Like a millpond in a storm” – Calm amidst chaos, e.g., “Even in the hectic office, she remained like a millpond in a storm.”
6. “Millpond stillness” – Absolute calm, e.g., “The early morning fog added to the millpond stillness of the valley.”
7. “Surface of the millpond” – Outer calm hiding deeper activity, e.g., “Beneath the surface of the millpond, emotions ran deep.”
8. “A millpond day” – A peaceful, uneventful day, e.g., “It was a millpond day, with nothing but sunshine and quiet.”
9. “Ripples on the millpond” – Small disturbances in an otherwise calm situation, e.g., “Her unexpected remark caused ripples on the millpond of their conversation.”
10. “From rapids to millpond” – Transitioning from chaos to calm, e.g., “After the argument, their relationship shifted from rapids to millpond.”