motionless
not in physical motion
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,384 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,217 times across 157,096 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- not in physical motion also: inactive, static, still the inertia of an object at rest
motionless in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He remained motionless, his feet seemingly riveted to the floor.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Patiently he sat; as motionless and unfeeling as a block.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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And he stood motionless for a while, scowling and biting his lips.
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice · James Branch Cabell · Chapter 1
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Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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In the meantime a great many logs drifted away to right and left into stagnant water, where they lay absolutely motionless.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1