lying back
Relaxing while recumbent
Lying back is reclining into a relaxed position, typically with the torso tilted backward or horizontal: She was lying back on the couch, staring at the ceiling.
The phrase suggests ease or passivity—you lie back to rest, to let someone else take charge, or to await what comes next.
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
- bedFurniture for slumber
- reclineLie back at ease
- supineFlat, face upward
chaise longue · relax · taking it easy · rest · nap · repose · sprawl · stretch out · lounge · stargazing · catching some rays · acquiesce · cushion · surrender · pillow · beach chair · lean · doze
lying backsitting upright
Seated with back straight
standing up · leaning forward · upright · erect · bolt upright
lying backgetting up
Transition from prone to standing
engaging · hustling · perking up · on alert · active
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