lies back
Assumes relaxed position
Lies back means to recline or settle into a resting position, typically from sitting or standing: She lies back on the pillows and closes her eyes.
The phrase suggests relaxation or surrender to comfort.
Past tense: lay back.
- lyingStating known falsehoods
- reclinesLies back restfully
- unwindsReleases tension gradually
- layPlace down flat
- restCessation of activity
lounges · sprawls · relax · takes it easy · chills out · ease · leans · withdraws · recumbent · surrenders · gives way · supine · stretches · concedes · settle · sink · sinks in · defers