adj
B1
Intermediate
motionless
MOH-shuhn-lehs
Motionless (adj) means not moving at all; perfectly still. Example: “The deer stood motionless, watching us from the treeline.”
adj
1
Not moving at all; perfectly still.
"The deer stood motionless, watching us from the treeline."
"He lay motionless on the grass, pretending to be asleep."
"We remain motionless in the platform while the ex-Edinburgh draws forward, the points are set, and it is propelled back for attachment. The Edinburgh locomotive uncoupled, a brake test is performed and we're away."
— Greg Morse, Crossing the border... by Sleeper (2023)
How to use motionless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompletely still, without any movement.
Common pairings
stand motionless
remain motionless
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Etymology
From motion + -less ("without").
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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.
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