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supinelying 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/

Korean meaning: 얼굴을 위로 향해 누운; 노력이나 관심이 부족한

Korean pronunciation: **수**파인

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

supine concept
💡 Concept

The supine patient shows no interest during the medical examination

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supine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Lying supine beneath the pine, showing no interest in the wine!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsuːpaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsuːpaɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootsupin-
Suffix--e

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.

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🎵Rhyme

pinefineminewine
pine
fine
mine
wine

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📝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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

passiveinactivelethargicindolentprone

Antonyms

activeuprightenergetic

Related

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