Meaning & use
reclined
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Leaned or lay back in a relaxed position.
See it in a sentence
He reclined in his chair and closed his eyes for a moment.
She reclined on the sofa, flipping through a magazine.
A note on using this word
Often used with furniture designed for the purpose, giving rise to the term recliner for a chair that tilts back.
Words with a similar meaning
lounged
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Words with an opposite meaning
sat upright
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