reclined

Lay at ease

Reclined is the past tense of recline, meaning to lean back or lie down in a relaxed position.

A person reclines in a chair; a seat reclines when tilted backward: She reclined on the sofa with a book.

He reclined his seat for the long flight.

position

supine

Flat, face upward

slouched · slumped · flat · prone · prostrate · inclined

furniture

chaise

Extended reclining seat

sunlounger · easychair · La-Z-Boy · armchair · sofa · couch · hammock · beanbag · ottoman · loveseat

relaxation

unwinding

Releasing coiled tension

dozing · napping · siesta · leisure · ease · tranquil · peaceful · calm · serene · chilled

comfort

cushioned

Made softer or gentler

  • plushThick-pile soft fabric
  • cozyWarm and snug
  • snugComfortably close-fitting

softness · nestled · supported · padded · upholstered · ergonomic · contoured · lumbar · headrest · armrest

Categories
Opposites
body position/posture

reclinedupright

Vertical or morally sound

stood · standing · erect · bolt upright · perched

physical effort/activity

reclinedexerted

Applied with effort

labored · toiled · bustled · hustled · strained

physical activity/movement state

reclinedactive

In operation now

moving · exerted · bustled · stirred · sprang up

Phrases
Family

recline, reclining, recliner, reclines, recliners, reclinable, unreclined

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G