motionless

motionless
adj.
VERBS
be, hang, kneel, lie, remain, sit, stand, stay

The flag hung motionless on its pole.

ADVERB
absolutely, completely, perfectly
almost, virtually
Motionless is used with these verbs: ↑sit, ↑stand

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