Sprawled Meaning in English
word · lemma: sprawl
ˈspɹɔɫd
SPRAWLD
spɹˈɔːld
SPRAWLD
Definition
Lying, sitting, or spread out with arms and legs stretched in a relaxed or careless way, or spread over a large area.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe people or animals lying with limbs spread out, usually in a relaxed, tired, or careless way ('sprawled on the couch'). Also used for things spread over an area ('sprawled city'). More informal; not used for sitting or lying neatly.
Spanish: tumbado - desparramado - extendidoPortuguese (BR): esparramado - espalhado - deitadoPortuguese (PT): esparramado - espalhado - deitadoChinese (Simplified): 摊开 - 伸展 - 蔓延Chinese (Traditional): 攤開 - 伸展 - 蔓延Hindi: फैला हुआ - पसरा हुआArabic: متمدّد - مستلقٍ منتشرBengali: শুয়ে ছিল - ছড়িয়ে ছিল - পড়ে ছিল (অলস বা বিশৃঙ্খলভাবে)Russian: растянувшись - раскинувшись - раскиданныйJapanese: だらりと横たわる - 広がるVietnamese: nằm dài - nằm vắt vẻo - trải dài raKorean: 흩어져 있다 - 널브러져 있다Turkish: serili - yayılmış - dağılmış (düzensizce)Urdu: پھیلا ہوا - پھیل کر لیٹا ہواIndonesian: tergeletak - terbentang - terserak
Example Sentences
He was sprawled on the floor, reading a comic book.
basic
A cat was sprawled across the sunny windowsill.
basic
Children were sprawled everywhere after the party.
basic
He came home tired and sprawled on the couch without a word.
natural
Maps and papers were sprawled all over his desk.
natural
The city was sprawled along the river, stretching for miles.
natural