IMMOBILE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

immobile

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl

Definition of immobile

as in motionless

fixed in a place or position the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit

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as in static

incapable of moving or being moved a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design

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Recent Examples of immobile The electrons separate, become largely immobile, and also organize themselves into relatively orderly patterns. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The magician—and apparently her family, down through the generations—is responsible for keeping this creature at bay by binding it to a living body that remains immobile. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 In 2025, the company released an immobile, expressive desktop robot called Reachy Mini. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Sure, Lucky’s escape is nearly foiled by the fleet-of-foot federal agent, but the same could be said for dozens of similar encounters throughout the premiere, at more perilous junctures than a brief jog between immobile trailers. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immobile

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Adjective

Gibson immediately went down and laid motionless for a few moments as personnel from both teams rushed to him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

That can make a diagram more useful as an ongoing reference rather than a static document.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Rather than a static image with music, a lyric video with different imagery can also help increase views on social media platforms.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

To bend a famous paradoxical question, can an immovable object also be an unstoppable force?

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The film’s symmetrical compositions, the careful placement of characters within these distinctive spaces, all serve to create a sense of immovable social hierarchy and repression.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of immovable

Adjective

At that time, there was barely any published reporting about the toxicity of standing homes.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
Spokesperson Josh Hall said the two skydivers, visiting from out of town, were participating in the California Women’s Upright Record team, which was organizing a world-record attempt for the number of women to execute a standing-stance dive.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Patel said the family's Ring camera captured only a still image of the suspects.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of still

Adjective

Morley tried to drive off the road near County Road 515 south of Norborne, where the truck became stuck, the highway patrol said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
By then her son’s American passport had also expired, leaving them stuck in Spain.

— Brianna Keilar, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

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