absolutely still

Frequency: 7.055.6 per million words

An intensifier emphasizing complete lack of motion.

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Examples (10)

  • The deer stood absolutely still in the forest, blending perfectly with its surroundings.
  • She tried to hold her breath and remain absolutely still so as not to wake the baby.
  • For the portrait, the artist asked the model to sit absolutely still for several minutes.
  • The water in the deep mountain lake was absolutely still, reflecting the sky like a mirror.
  • He lay absolutely still on the operating table, unconscious of the activity around him.
  • Even when the wind blew, the ancient statue remained absolutely still, a testament to its solid construction.
  • During the meditation session, participants were instructed to keep their bodies absolutely still.
  • A tiny mouse froze absolutely still when it heard the cat's approaching footsteps.
  • The air in the abandoned house was absolutely still, thick with dust and silence.
  • If you want to get a clear photograph of the hummingbird, you must hold the camera absolutely still.