Motionless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈmō-shən/ mo·tion

Meaning & Definition of Motionless

Motionless (noun)

  1. an act, process, or instance of changing place, movement
  2. an active or functioning state or condition
  3. an act or instance of moving the body or its parts, gesture

Motionless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not moving

    "The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively."

    similar: frozen, static, stationary, still, wooden, blank, catatonic, deadpan, empty, expressionless, impassive, inexpressive, numb, stolid, vacant, immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable, unresponsive
    opposite: active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent, energetic, expansive, exuberant, lively, vivacious, mobile, motile, movable, moving, gestic, gesticulant, gesticulative, gesticulatory, gestural, demonstrative, expressive

Related Entry: Motion (noun)

Motion is a different word from Motionless. The synonyms below are for motion, not for motionless.

  1. the act or an instance of changing position

    "we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer"

    similar: move, movement, shift, shifting, stir, stirring
    related: dislocation, migration, relocation, locomotion, mobility, motility, motivity, fiddling, fidgeting, squirm, squirming, twitching, wriggling, writhing, flailing, flapping, waving
    opposite: motionlessness
    near: immobility, inertia, inertness, stillness, cessation, discontinuance, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, pause, shutdown, shutoff, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Motionless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Motionless:

frozen, static, stationary, still, wooden, blank, catatonic, deadpan, empty, expressionless, impassive, inexpressive, numb, stolid, vacant, immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable, unresponsive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Motionless

Words with the opposite meaning of Motionless:

active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent, energetic, expansive, exuberant, lively, vivacious, mobile, motile, movable, moving, gestic, gesticulant, gesticulative, gesticulatory, gestural, demonstrative, expressive

Word Forms of Motionless

Derived words: motional (adjective), motionless (adjective), motionlessly (adverb), motionlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Motionless

Middle English mocioun, from Anglo-French motion, from Latin motion-, motio movement, from movēre to move

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Motionless

What does "Motionless" mean?

"Motionless" means an act, process, or instance of changing place, movement. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an act, process, or instance of changing place, movement.

What is another word for "Motionless"?

Other words for "Motionless" include frozen, static, stationary, still, wooden, blank, catatonic and deadpan. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Motionless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Motionless"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Motionless". Common alternatives include frozen, static, stationary, still, wooden, blank, catatonic, deadpan, empty and expressionless.

What is the opposite of "Motionless"?

Antonyms of "Motionless" include active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent and energetic.

How do you use "Motionless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Motionless" in a sentence: "The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.".

Is "Motionless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Motionless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Motionless"?

"Motionless" is pronounced /ˈmō-shən/ and divided into syllables as mo·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Motionless"?

"Motionless" comes from Middle English mocioun, from Anglo-French motion, from Latin motion-, motio movement, from movēre to move. First known use: 14th century.