supine — lying face upward; showing a lack of effort or interest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lying face upward; showing a lack of effort or interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːpaɪn/
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor asked everyone to lie in a supine position for the final relaxation.
- His supine attitude toward the crisis frustrated his colleagues.
- The cat was supine on the warm sidewalk, completely ignoring the chaos around it.
supine
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsuːpaɪn/]
lying face upward; showing a lack of effort or interest
She lay supine on the yoga mat, arms open, eyes closed.
Lying supine beneath the pine, showing no interest in the wine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supinus' meaning 'bent backward' or 'lying on one's back.' Ancient Romans associated the position of lying face-up looking at the sky with laziness and passivity.
Breakdown
sup- (under/below) + -inus (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The yoga instructor asked everyone to lie in a supine position for the final relaxation.”
“His supine attitude toward the crisis frustrated his colleagues.”
“The cat was supine on the warm sidewalk, completely ignoring the chaos around it.”
“The government's supine response to the economic downturn sparked public outrage.”
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