supinely
On one's back
Supinely means lying face upward, on one's back—the opposite of prone.
More often it describes passive submission or spineless inaction: The board supinely accepted whatever management proposed.
The figurative sense dominates modern usage, carrying strong connotations of weakness or cowardice.
In a lazy manner
- lazilyWithout exertion or haste
- sluggishlyIn a slow, lazy manner
- lethargicallyIn a drowsy, sluggish manner
- languidlyIn a weary manner
torpidly · listlessly · inertly · slothfully · loafing · lolling · idling · vegetating
In yielding manner
- indifferentlyWithout preference or concern
- apatheticallyWithout interest or emotion
- listlesslyWithout energy or interest
- detachedlyIn uninvolved manner
unconcernedly · resignedly · docilely · obediently · meekly · yieldingly · phlegmatically · nonchalantly
Lay back relaxed
- loungingReclining in idleness
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- horizontalParallel to the horizon
- sprawledLay spread out loosely
prostrate · spread-eagled · basking · sunbathing · stargazing
Following commands willingly
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- meekHumbly unassertive
- subservientExcessively eager to obey
deferential · acquiescent · yielding · tame · biddable · dutiful · unassertive · resigned
Out in open
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- helplessUnable to act independently
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
unshielded · open · susceptible · assailable · powerless
indolently
In a lazy manner
- lazilyWithout exertion or haste
- sluggishlyIn a slow, lazy manner
- lethargicallyIn a drowsy, sluggish manner
languidly · torpidly · listlessly · inertly · slothfully · loafing · lolling · idling · vegetating · dawdling
acquiescently
In yielding manner
- indifferentlyWithout preference or concern
- apatheticallyWithout interest or emotion
- listlesslyWithout energy or interest
detachedly · unconcernedly · resignedly · docilely · obediently · meekly · yieldingly · phlegmatically · nonchalantly · disinterestedly
reclined
Lay back relaxed
- loungingReclining in idleness
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- horizontalParallel to the horizon
sprawled · prostrate · spread-eagled · basking · sunbathing · stargazing
obedient
Following commands willingly
subservient · deferential · acquiescent · yielding · tame · biddable · dutiful · unassertive · resigned · tractable
exposed
Out in open
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- helplessUnable to act independently
unguarded · unshielded · open · susceptible · assailable · powerless
supinelyactively
With purposeful engagement
assertively · vigorously · energetically · defiantly · forcefully