stock-still

[stok-stil] / ˈstɒkˈstɪl /

ADJECTIVE

motionless

Synonyms

STRONG

still

WEAK

apoplectic at a standstill at rest becalmed dead deadlocked deathly firm fixed frozen halted immobile immotile inanimate inert lifeless numb palsied paralyzed petrified quiescent quiet spellbound stable stagnant stalled standing static stationary steadfast torpid transfixed unmovable unmoved unmoving

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Behind us, our visitors had to stand stock-still with their doffed derby hats over their hearts.

From Literature

She stood stock-still in the moonlight until she heard the yowling.

From Literature

She trains them to stand stock-still when a judge inspects them nose to tail, or trot in a circle without getting distracted by the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if almost everyone in attendance lay on the ground stock-still.

From Los Angeles Times

Josie and Ivy were still standing stock-still on the sidewalk, staring at one another in shock, when Josie’s dad caught up with her.

From Literature

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