Reclining

Pronunciation: /rɪˈklaɪn/

Reclining (verb)

  1. To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
  2. To move a seat back to a more comfortable angle.
  3. To lie down flat or nearly flat.

Examples

  • She likes to recline in her chair after dinner.
  • He reclined against the wall, feeling relaxed.

Common collocations: recline comfortably, recline slightly, recline the seat, fully recline, recline on the bed

Synonyms of Reclining

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Reclining

  • describing posture or position
  • describing physical position