Supine example sentences

Related (4): prone, horizontal, prostrate, reclining

su·pine

adjective

supine (adjective)

  - lying on one's back with face upward:

  - having the front or ventral part upward.

  - (of the hand) with the palm upward.

  - failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence:

  - a Latin verbal noun used only in the accusative and ablative cases, especially to denote purpose (e.g., dictu in mirabile dictu “wonderful to relate”).

Synonyms

prone, recumbent, prostrate, spreadeagled, lying, sprawling, horizontal, erect, vertical, weak, spineless, yielding, enervated, effete, docile, acquiescent, pliant, submissive, servile, inactive, passive, inert, spiritless, apathetic, indifferent, strong, assertive

"Supine" Example Sentences

1. He lay supine on the beach, soaking in the sun's warmth.
2. The patient was asked to lie supine on the examination table.
3. She preferred to sleep supine rather than on her side.
4. The supine position is commonly used during surgery.
5. He felt a sense of vulnerability while lying supine.
6. The supine posture can lead to certain health issues if maintained for prolonged periods.
7. The yoga instructor instructed the students to lie supine for the relaxation phase.
8. The cat lazily lay supine on the windowsill, enjoying the view.
9. The soldier was ordered to lie supine in the trench and await further instructions.
10. The supine position aids in reducing blood pressure and promoting relaxation.
11. His supine form lay motionless on the ground after the fall.
12. The nurse gently rolled the patient from supine to prone in order to relieve pressure on the back.
13. After a long day at work, he just wanted to lie supine in his bed and relax.
14. She felt a deep sense of relaxation while lying supine in the hammock.
15. The autopsy showed the victim had been lying supine at the time of the attack.
16. He struggled to maintain the supine position during the ab workout because of the strain it was putting on his back.
17. As she lay supine on the massage table, she felt the tension melting away from her muscles.
18. The gymnast gracefully transitioned from a supine position to a standing one during her routine.
19. The coach instructed the players to practice their supine exercises in order to strengthen their core muscles.
20. The painting depicted a supine figure resting on the grassy field.
21. The baby was placed in a supine position on the changing table for a diaper change.
22. The actor lay supine on the bed, feigning illness in the play.
23. She found it difficult to sleep in a supine position because of her snoring.
24. The supine body language expressed vulnerability and submission.
25. After the car accident, he lay supine on the road, waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
26. The corpse was placed in a supine position for the funeral procession.
27. He could feel the grass tickling his skin as he lay supine in the meadow.
28. The athlete was advised to avoid the supine position in his training routine due to a prior back injury.
29. She stretched out supine on the yoga mat and closed her eyes, focusing on her breathing.
30. The bodybuilder performed his supine bench press with impressive strength and control.

Common Phases

1. He lay supine on the bed, staring at the ceiling;
2. The supine position is recommended for certain yoga poses;
3. After a long day at work, I like to lay in a supine position on the couch;
4. The patient remained supine throughout the exam;
5. When feeling stressed, taking a few minutes to lay supine can help with relaxation.

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