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Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Motion

These adjectives enable us to express the presence or absence of movement in a particular object, organism, or environment.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Attributes of Things
mobile
mobile
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mobile cart in the hospital made it easy for nurses to transport medical supplies. 
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rotational
rotational
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rotational movement of the Earth causes day and night. 
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wobbly
wobbly
[Adjective]

unstable and likely to shake or rock from side to side

Ex: The newborn giraffe took its first wobbly steps, getting used to the long legs that would soon carry it with grace. 
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stagnant
stagnant
[Adjective]

lacking movement or circulation

Ex: The stagnant water in the pond had a foul odor and attracted mosquitoes. 
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centrifugal
centrifugal
[Adjective]

tending to move outward from a central point

Ex: The centrifugal force pushed the spinning top away from its center of rotation. 
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moving
moving
[Adjective]

involving motion or movement

Ex: The moving train traveled swiftly along the tracks. 
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rotary
rotary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rotary dial on the old telephone was used to dial numbers. 
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shaky
shaky
[Adjective]

stumbling and not steady in movement

Ex: The elderly man's legs were shaky as he attempted to stand up. 
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turbulent
turbulent
[Adjective]

having a chaotic or unstable quality, often marked by disorder or conflict

Ex: The turbulent political climate led to widespread protests. 
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portable
portable
[Adjective]

easily carried or moved from one place to another

Ex: The portable speaker allowed us to enjoy music wherever we went. 
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stationary
stationary
[Adjective]

not moving or changing position

Ex: He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout. 
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static
static
[Adjective]

remaining still, with no change in position

Ex: The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park. 
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inert
inert
[Adjective]

not moving or active

Ex: The inert rock lay undisturbed at the bottom of the river. 
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running
running
[Adjective]

(of liquids) moving in a continuous stream or current

Ex: The running water from the faucet filled the sink quickly. 
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flying
flying
[Adjective]

moving rapidly or swiftly through the air

Ex: The flying bird soared gracefully above the treetops. 
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movable
movable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The movable bookshelf allowed for flexible arrangement of the living room. 
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transportable
transportable
[Adjective]

having the ability to be moved from one place to another

Ex: The transportable picnic table folded up neatly for easy carrying to the park. 
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bouncy
bouncy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bouncy ball bounced high into the air when dropped on the ground. 
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motionless
motionless
[Adjective]

not having any movement

Ex: The lake was motionless, reflecting the sky like a perfect mirror. 
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still
still
[Adjective]

lacking motion

Ex: The still cat lay on the windowsill, watching the birds outside. 
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immobile
immobile
[Adjective]

unable to move

Ex: The patient remained immobile after the injury. 
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rolling
rolling
[Adjective]

moving smoothly or continuously along a surface, often in a circular motion

Ex: The rolling ball moved steadily down the alley towards the pins. 
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