# motionless

/ˈmoʊʃənɫəs/ (US) · /mˈəʊʃənləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/motionless
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

not moving at all. You use this to describe something that is perfectly still or quiet.

For teachers: not moving or showing any sign of movement. Often used to describe a state of physical stillness or a lack of activity.

## Examples

- The cat sat motionless on the windowsill.
- The statue stood motionless in the center of the garden, watching the children play.
- The lake was so motionless that the reflection of the clouds seemed to be painted directly onto the surface of the water.

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