What does reclining mean?
Reclining means Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position..
Reclining
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
- (botany) Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
- present participle and gerund of recline
- (dated) The act of one who reclines.
Example Sentences
a reclining armchair
Mr. Disbrowe was reclining on a well-worn horsehair-covered sofa, his frequent reclinings on which piece of furniture had stamped a deep and quite ineffaceable impression of his weighty form upon the cushion.
Synonyms for reclining
Antonyms for reclining
Related Words
Word Forms
- reclinings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reclining?
Common synonyms include recumbent, accumbent, unerect, decumbent.
What is the opposite of reclining?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use reclining in a sentence?
a reclining armchair
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