motionless
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for motionless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not moving at all; perfectly still.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
How to use motionless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stand motionless
remain motionless
Etymology
From motion + -less ("without").
Full origin of motionless →Frequently asked questions
What does “motionless” mean?
The word “motionless” means not moving at all; perfectly still. In plain terms, completely still, without any movement.
How do you pronounce “motionless”?
“Motionless” is pronounced MOH-shuhn-lehs (/ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “motionless” in a sentence?
Here is “motionless” used in a sentence: “The deer stood motionless, watching us from the treeline.”
What part of speech is “motionless”?
“Motionless” is an adjective.
