motionless
gb/mˈoʊʃənləs/ us/mˈoʊʃənləs/
A2
English
~ 3800
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
Not moving at all
Not moving at all.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is motionless
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motionless' with 'emotionless'. 'Motionless' means not moving; 'emotionless' means showing no feelings.
Synonyms
still (Common and simple synonym, slightly broader as it can mean quiet as well as not moving.)
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immobile (More formal and technical; often used in medical or scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
moving (Describes something in motion, opposite of motionless.)
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active (Implies activity and movement, contrasting with complete stillness.)
Collocations
stand motionless
|remain motionless
|lie motionless
|stay motionless
Themes
daily life
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The deer stood motionless, listening for danger.
- She remained motionless while the photographer adjusted the camera.
- The statue appeared so real that it seemed only momentarily motionless.
- He lay motionless on the ground after the fall.
- The crowd was motionless as the national anthem began.
Learner examples
- The baby was motionless in her crib.
- The man stayed motionless in his chair.
- The cat was motionless on the floor.
- She stood motionless by the window.
- He lay motionless after the game.
Grammar
Expressions
lie motionless
1/lˈaɪ mˈoʊʃənləs/
fixed phrase
Lie completely still
To be lying down without moving.
Examples
- The injured bird lay motionless on the ground.
- He lay motionless in bed, pretending to sleep.
remain motionless
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn mˈoʊʃənləs/
fixed phrase
Stay completely still
To keep not moving for a period of time.
Examples
- The guard remained motionless at his post.
- She remained motionless until the noise stopped.
stand motionless
1/stˈænd mˈoʊʃənləs/
fixed phrase
Stand completely still
To stand without moving at all.
Examples
- He stood motionless as the snake slithered past.
- They stood motionless during the minute of silence.