Antonyms for motionless

Grammar : Adj

Spell : moh-shuhn-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ ʃən lɪs

Definition 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

Synonyms for motionless

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