Reclined Meaning in English
word · lemma: recline
ɹɪˈkɫaɪnd
ri-KLYND
ɹɪklˈaɪnd
ri-KLYND
Definition
Sat or lay back in a sloping or leaning position, usually to relax or rest.
Usage & Nuances
'Reclined' is the past tense of 'recline.' Common with objects like seats or chairs ('reclined seat'). It’s more formal than 'lay back' or 'leaned back.' Often used in descriptions of comfort.
Spanish: reclinado - recostadoPortuguese (BR): reclinado - recostadoPortuguese (PT): reclinado - recostadoChinese (Simplified): 倾斜 - 靠躺Chinese (Traditional): 傾斜 - 靠躺Hindi: पीछे झुका हुआ - लेटा हुआArabic: مستلقي - مائلBengali: পেছনে হেলান দিল - পিছনে হেলান করে বসেছিলRussian: откинулся - отклонил (сиденье)Japanese: もたれかかった - リクライニングしたVietnamese: ngả lưng - ngả ra sauKorean: 기댔다 - 젖혔다 (의자 등받이)Turkish: arkasına yaslandı - geriye yattıUrdu: پچھلی طرف جھک گیا - پیچھے ٹیک لگا لیIndonesian: bersandar - menyandarkan kursi
Example Sentences
He reclined on the sofa to watch TV.
basic
The baby reclined in her stroller and slept.
basic
She reclined her seat during the flight.
basic
I was so tired that I just reclined in my chair and closed my eyes.
natural
The cat reclined gracefully on the windowsill all afternoon.
natural
He reclined the passenger seat to make more space for the boxes.
natural