Adjectives of Motion

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

The mobile cart in the hospital made it easy for nurses to transport medical supplies.

involving or relating to the action of turning around a central point

The rotational movement of the Earth causes day and night.

unstable and likely to shake or rock from side to side

The newborn giraffe took its first wobbly steps, getting used to the long legs that would soon carry it with grace.

lacking movement or circulation

The stagnant water in the pond had a foul odor and attracted mosquitoes.

tending to move outward from a central point

The centrifugal force pushed the spinning top away from its center of rotation.

to change your position or location

She moved quickly to avoid the falling object.

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

The rotary dial on the old telephone was used to dial numbers.

likely to move or collapse due to being poorly secured or balanced

The shaky ladder wobbled as she climbed, making her feel uneasy.

(of water or air) moving in an unsteady or violent manner, often with chaotic or unpredictable motion

The turbulent river surged with fast-moving currents and swirling eddies.

easily carried or moved from one place to another

The portable speaker allowed us to enjoy music wherever we went.

not moving or changing position

He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout.

remaining still, with no change in position

The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park.

not moving or active

The inert rock lay undisturbed at the bottom of the river.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

having the ability to be easily moved or shifted from one place to another

The movable bookshelf allowed for flexible arrangement of the living room.

having the ability to be moved from one place to another

The transportable picnic table folded up neatly for easy carrying to the park.

having the ability to quickly spring back or rebound when pressed down or impacted

The bouncy ball bounced high into the air when dropped on the ground.

not having any movement

The lake was motionless, reflecting the sky like a perfect mirror.

lacking motion

The still cat lay on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.

unable to move

The patient remained immobile after the injury.

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

The ball started to roll down the hill after being pushed.