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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mobile [adjective]

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

Ex: He enjoyed the flexibility of his mobile office setup , allowing him to work from various locations .

rotational [adjective]

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

Ex: In baseball , the pitcher uses rotational force to generate power when throwing the ball .

wobbly [adjective]

unstable and likely to shake or rock from side to side

Ex: The inexperienced skater moved across the ice in a wobbly manner , trying to find balance on the slippery surface .

stagnant [adjective]

lacking movement or circulation

Ex: The stagnant river had no flow , with algae growing on its surface .

centrifugal [adjective]

tending to move outward from a central point

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moving [adjective]

involving motion or movement

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rotary [adjective]

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

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shaky [adjective]

stumbling and not steady in movement

Ex: The bridge felt shaky as we walked across , making us nervous about its stability .

turbulent [adjective]

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

Ex: The group ’s turbulent dynamics made it difficult to achieve consensus on any decision .

portable [adjective]

easily carried or moved from one place to another

Ex: The portable grill folded up neatly for easy transportation to picnics and camping trips .

stationary [adjective]

not moving or changing position

Ex: The floodwaters surrounded the stationary house , leaving it isolated .

static [adjective]

remaining still, with no change in position

Ex: The static water in the pond mirrored the serene landscape perfectly .

inert [adjective]

not moving or active

Ex: The inert state of the volcano led scientists to believe it was dormant and unlikely to erupt .

running [adjective]

(of liquids) moving in a continuous stream or current

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flying [adjective]

moving rapidly or swiftly through the air

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movable [adjective]

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

Ex: The movable stage allowed for quick adjustments during the theater production .

transportable [adjective]

having the ability to be moved from one place to another

Ex: The transportable medical equipment was essential for providing care in remote areas .

bouncy [adjective]

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

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motionless [adjective]

not having any movement

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still [adjective]

lacking motion

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immobile [adjective]

unable to move

Ex: He stood immobile , frozen with shock .

rolling [adjective]

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

Ex: The rolling log gathered speed as it tumbled down the hill .

Adjectives of Attributes of Things
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Adjectives of Scope	Adjectives of Geographic Scope	Adjectives of Material	Adjectives of Cleanness
Adjectives of Motion	Adjectives of Speed	Adjectives of Strength	Adjectives of Weakness