stationarily

In fixed position

In a stationary manner—without moving or changing position.

The word is rare, as English speakers typically rephrase: The camera remained stationary rather than The camera was positioned stationarily.

When it does appear, it describes something holding fixed in place: The satellite hovered stationarily above the equator.

motionless

immobile

Unable to shift

frozen · fixed · halted · inert · quiescent · stock-still · rooted · planted · parked · stopped

stability

anchored

Fixed securely in position

moored · clamped · riveted · pinned · nailed · cemented · embedded · lodged · grounded · braced

inactivity

sedentary

Characterized by much sitting

  • idleWithout activity or purpose
  • dormantInactive but capable
  • passiveNot actively participating

sluggish · stagnant · torpid · inert · lethargic · resting · lounging · sitting · waiting · lingering

Opposites
motion/movement

stationarilymovingly

In an affecting way

dynamically · kinetically · in motion · on the move · rotationally

activity/dynamism

stationarilyactively

With purposeful engagement

energetically · vigorously · busily · animatedly · productively

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G