motionless

adjective

Definition of motionlessnext
as in static
not moving The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionless
  1. static
  2. frozen
  3. still
  4. wooden
  5. blank
Adjective
  • There have been a couple of prior experimental studies on bronze spears, but per Valerio Gentile (now at the University of Gottingen) and coauthors, practical research to date has been quite narrow in scope, focusing on throwing weapons against static shields.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Security threats are never static; therefore, the security program must also not become static.
    Michelle Drolet, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of static
Adjective
  • While filming a documentary on the mountain, a National Geographic team spotted the frozen foot and sock of Andrew Comyn Irvine, a British explorer who attempted to summit Everest with partner George Mallory.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.
    Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of still
Adjective
  • The 178-foot ship Munger referred to was the James R. Bentley, a wooden schooner that sank in Lake Huron, just north of Rogers City, Michigan, on Nov. 12, 1878.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Their specialties include 45-piece discovery boxes, hot chocolate mix, and the unique Chocolate Box - a massive block of chocolate with wooden mallets.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • To immediately set the mood, decorate your grand entrance with a photo op: This could be as simple as hanging a banner on a blank wall and flanking it with some flowers.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The first is when Beth’s aunt, the famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, asked them point blank if they were getting married.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of blank
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motioning

motionless

motionlessly

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