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."
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").
Rhymes for motionless
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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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