Motionlessly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb /ˈmō-shən/ mo·tion

Meaning & Definition of Motionlessly

Motionlessly (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

Motionlessly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. without motion

    "could sit motionlessly for hours"

    similar: quiet, quietly, still
    related: immovably, inactively
    near: movably

Related Entry: Motion (noun)

Motion is a different word from Motionlessly. The synonyms below are for motion, not for motionlessly.

  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 Motionlessly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Motionlessly:

quiet, quietly, still

Related Words for Motionlessly

immovably, inactively

Near Antonyms of Motionlessly

movably

Word Forms of Motionlessly

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

Origin & Etymology of Motionlessly

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 Motionlessly

What does "Motionlessly" mean?

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

What is another word for "Motionlessly"?

Other words for "Motionlessly" include quiet, quietly and still. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Motionlessly" you intend.

How do you use "Motionlessly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Motionlessly" in a sentence: "could sit motionlessly for hours".

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

"Motionlessly" can be used as a noun and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Motionlessly"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Motionlessly"?

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

What is another word for "Motionlessly" meaning "without motion"?

When "Motionlessly" (adverb) means without motion, synonyms include quiet, quietly and still.

What words are related to "Motionlessly"?

Words related to "Motionlessly" include immovably and inactively.