Pronunciation: /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
noun the act of reclining or a piece of furniture designed for reclining
A1 I enjoy reclining on the couch after a long day.
A2 She was caught reclining in the sun during her lunch break.
B1 The reclining chair in the living room is very comfortable.
B2 The beach resort offers luxurious reclining loungers by the pool.
C1 The reclining seats in first class made the long flight much more bearable.
C2 The reclining massage chair at the spa was a true indulgence.
verb to lean or lie back in a relaxed position
A1 She enjoys reclining on the couch after a long day at work.
A2 He was reclining in his chair, reading a book.
B1 The patient was instructed to recline on the examination table for the doctor to perform the procedure.
B2 The actor was reclining on a chaise lounge during the interview.
C1 The queen reclined on her throne, watching the festivities below.
C2 The CEO reclined in his office chair, contemplating the future of the company.
adjective in a position of rest or relaxation
A1 She was reclining on the sofa while watching TV.
A2 The reclining chair in the living room is very comfortable.
B1 I prefer reclining seats on long flights for added comfort.
B2 The reclining mechanism on the new sofa is very smooth and easy to use.
C1 The luxury yacht had a spacious deck with reclining loungers for sunbathing.
C2 The reclining massage chair in the spa was the perfect way to relax after a long day.
formal The patient was reclining comfortably in the hospital bed.
informal I love reclining on the couch and watching TV.
slang Let's just chill and do some reclining tonight.
figurative His mind was reclining on the idea of taking a vacation.
reclined
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