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Definition of Motionlessly
1. Adverb. Without moving; in a motionless manner. "He saw the black-haired man waiting motionlessly behind the opposite side of the platform"
Definition of Motionlessly
1. Adverb. In a motionless manner; without moving. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Motionlessly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Motionlessly
Literary usage of Motionlessly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace (1881)
"In the light of fires blazing before it in two great braziers, they caught a
glimpse of the structure, and also of some guards leaning motionlessly upon ..."
2. The Principles of Psychology by William James (1902)
"... and which makes the beast of prey himself in many cases motionlessly lie in
wait for his victim or silently 'stalk' it, by rapid approaches alternated ..."
3. The Contemporary Review (1866)
"... ministry he was wont to stand almost motionlessly erect in the pulpit, with
his hands lying by his sides or grasping his gown ; his pale, thin t'aee, ..."
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