MOTIONLESSLY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

motionlessly

adverb

as in quietly

without motion could sit motionlessly for hours

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movably

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of motionlessly Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip. —

Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionlessly

Adverb

Many progressive priests and community members reject these exclusionary rules and quietly defy them.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Rather than chase the President, Cao is quietly establishing himself throughout government, reaching out to key budget stakeholders.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of quietly

Adverb

The final tally is still expected to be down from about 20,050 in 2024 and about 20,160 in 2023, according to the agency.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026