Recumbent
[rɪ'kʌmb(ə)nt] or [rɪ'kʌmbənt]
Definition
(a.) Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.
Editor: Natasha
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Leaning, reclining.
Typist: Nathaniel
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Lying, leaning, trailing, reclining, prostrate, reposing, horizontal
ANT:Vertical, erect, uninclined, standing
Editor: Nicolas
Definition
adj. lying back: reclining: idle.—ns. Recum′bence Recum′bency.—adv. Recum′bently.
Edited by Francine
Examples
- Cautiously I approached the recumbent figure, on noiseless feet. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- The recumbent figure, in passing, lay hardly as high as the half door. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I should respectfully suggest a recumbent posture, then put yourself in also and call it 'Dolce far niente'. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I tell you I will remain neutral, said Crispin for the third time, also rising from his recumbent attitude. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- He moved a few steps in that direction, and now he perceived a recumbent figure almost close to his feet. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- So saying, he stooped over the bed of the recumbent swineherd, and whispered something in his ear in Saxon. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Typed by Dewey