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Antonyms for motionlessly


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



Definition of motionlessly

Origin :
  • 1590s, from motion (n.) + -less. Related: Motionlessly; motionlessness.
  • As in calmly : adv quietly
  • As in firmly : adv immovably
Example sentences :
  • Here he halted, still threatening; and again the two confronted each other motionlessly.
  • Extract from : « The House in the Water » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • Peg listened to the sermon, silently and motionlessly, until Mr. Davidson was half through.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Road » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • Motionlessly he stared into the distance before him with a dim look, and only his lips were slightly quivering.
  • Extract from : « Foma Gordyeff » by Maxim Gorky
  • He talked gayly, with many tosses of the head and turns about, while she listened with a vague smile, motionlessly.
  • Extract from : « The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete » by William Dean Howells
  • And Garry himself was sitting with his back toward the light, staring as motionlessly into the cold fireplace.
  • Extract from : « Then I'll Come Back to You » by Larry Evans
  • At first Eric listened as a man spellbound, mutely and motionlessly, lost in wonderment.
  • Extract from : « Kilmeny of the Orchard » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Synonyms for motionlessly

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