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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