Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stock-still
adjective
/stɒk stɪl/
Definition
Completely motionless or immobile.
Examples
- The deer stood stock-still, taking in its surroundings.
- In the middle of the storm, the child remained stock-still, scared to move.
Meaning
The term ‘stock-still’ describes a state of being that is entirely without movement, often used to convey a sense of frozen action or remarkable stillness.
Synonyms
- motionless
- still
- immobile
- frozen
