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Motionless

Adjective / ˈməʊʃʌnlʌs / Another word for motionless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not moving; stationary

Synonyms & similar words

static still inactive still immobile stationary lifeless dead frozen fixed unmoving calm quiet inactive resting dormant suspended latent sluggish lethargic torpid comatose paralyzed

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Example sentences

  1. The statue was so motionless that it looked like a real person.
  2. The cat sat motionless, waiting for its prey.
  3. The lake was motionless, reflecting the sky above.
  4. The robot stood motionless, waiting for its next command.
  5. The audience sat motionless, captivated by the performance.

Quotes

  • 'I am motionless, like a puppet whose strings have been cut.' - Gustave Flaubert
  • 'The earth is not motionless, nor does it revolve on a single circle.' - Nicolaus Copernicus
  • 'The motionless earth waits for us.' - Wallace Stevens

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