be motionless

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe a general state of not moving.

motionlessVERB + motionless

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient sentinel seemed to be motionless throughout the night.
  • She tried to be motionless during the long, silent vigil.
  • For a brief second, the entire scene appeared to be motionless, as if time had stopped.
  • The meditator aimed to be perfectly motionless, clearing his mind.
  • In the dense fog, the moored boats appeared to be motionless on the water.
  • After hours of waiting, he managed to be motionless enough to capture the rare bird's photo.
  • The child pretended to be motionless while playing hide-and-seek.
  • With bated breath, the hunter tried to be motionless in the bushes.
  • The security camera footage showed the suspect trying to be motionless in the shadows.
  • It's difficult to be absolutely motionless for an extended period.