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Meaning of motionlessly
The primary meaning of the word "motionlessly" is to remain completely still and unmoving.
Etymology of motionlessly
The word "motionlessly" is derived from the Old French word "motion," meaning movement, and the suffix "-less," which forms an adjective indicating the absence of something
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe something that is completely still or unmoving
Synonyms
immobilely
stationary
still
unmoving
frozen
static
inert
lifeless
inanimate
unchanging
steadfast
firm
rigid
stable
unwavering
unshakeable
fixed
anchored
moored
rooted
sessile
quiescent
dormant
idle
inactive
inertly
stagnantly
torpidly
lethargically
apathetically
impassively
unresponsively
numbly
silently
quietly
noiselessly
soundlessly
mutely
wordlessly
inactively
inertially
impassively
phlegmatically
stoically
calmly
serenely
peacefully
tranquilly
placidly
smoothly
gently
motionless
stillness
stagnation
quiescence
dormancy
idleness
inactivity
inertia
immobility
fixity
stability
steadiness
firmness
rigidity
immovability
unchangeability
Definitions
- In a state of not moving or being moved
- * Without any movement or change of position
Usage Examples
- The statue stood motionlessly in the center of the park
- * The patient lay motionlessly on the hospital bed
- * The trees stood motionlessly in the windless night
Antonyms
dynamically
actively
energetically
vigorously
lively
animatedly
vivaciously
spiritedly
enthusiastically
excitedly
rapidly
quickly
swiftly
speedily
hastily
hurriedly
frenetically
frantically
tumultuously
turbulently
restlessly
agitatedly
violently
forcefully
powerfully
energetically
forcefully
strongly
intensely
passionately
wildly
fiercely
furiously
tempestuously
stormily
ruggedly
roughly
coarsely
harshly
severely
sharply
abruptly
suddenly