Motionless

/ˈmoʊʃən.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not moving; completely still.

The statue stood motionless in the middle of the square.

In a state of rest or inactivity.

She remained motionless, lost in thought.

Without movement or activity.

The cat lay motionless, watching the bird outside the window.

Not exhibiting any signs of motion.

The lake was motionless, reflecting the trees like a mirror.

Derived from the word 'motion' combined with the suffix '-less', indicating absence.

at a standstill

In a state of no movement or progress.

frozen in place

To be motionless as if unable to move.

dead still

Completely still, without any movement.

stillness

The state of being still; absence of movement.

immobility

The state of being unable to move.

stasis

A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.

Frozen

When I saw the bear, I was completely frozen and motionless.

Chill

I just want to chill here—I'm feeling motionless today.