ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Resupine

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Resupine is an adjective meaning (archaic) Lying on the back; supine.

Meaning

(archaic) Lying on the back; supine.

Example Sentences

a most resupine patience
He ſpake, and, dovvnvvard ſvvay'd, fell reſupine, / VVith his huge neck aſlant. All-conqu'ring ſleep / Soon ſeized him.

Synonyms for resupine

Depending on context, synonyms include supine.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include supine, decumbent, dormant, face-down, slumbering, sedent.

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