Synonyms for motionless


Grammar : Adj
Spell : moh-shuhn-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ ʃən lɪs

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Définition of motionless

Origin :
  • 1590s, from motion (n.) + -less. Related: Motionlessly; motionlessness.
  • adj calm, not moving
Example sentences :
  • Finally his limbs straightened, and became perfectly rigid and motionless.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • It was motionless as marble; but never had she seen anything so beautiful, and so unearthly.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • She sat a long time silent, motionless, her eyes fixed ahead.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • She was silent and motionless for another five minutes, thinking intently.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • There was no mistaking that awful, motionless, crumpled posture.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Slim columns of smoke rose straight into the motionless air.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • But, motionless as he lay, the tumult of his mind continued unabated.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • These had been advancing steadily and slowly, but they were now motionless, or nearly so.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • She, motionless in the stupor of her anxiety, had not taken her eyes from his face.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The silence was profound, and the lamps burned with motionless, pallid flames.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for motionless

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