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supine

1 of 1adjective
/ˈsjuːpaɪn/
1

lying on the back with the face upward

  • In yoga class, we practiced various supine poses to stretch our muscles and relax our bodies.
  • The supine position is often recommended for certain breathing exercises to enhance lung capacity.
  • As the sun set, we found ourselves in a supine position on the beach, gazing up at the star-filled sky.
  • The supine posture of the cat, basking lazily in the warmth of the afternoon sun, epitomized tranquility.
  • The supine patient awaited examination by the doctor, lying on the hospital bed.
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2

passive as a result of indolence or indifference