supinely

• Adverbe signifiant « en position allongée sur le dos », littéralement face vers le haut, ou au sens figuré indiquant la passivité, la paresse ou l'absence de résistance et d'effort.

An adverb meaning "in a supine manner" — either literally lying face upward, or figuratively indicating passivity, laziness, or a lack of resistance or effort.

1. Lying on the backC2formal

   In a position of lying face upward, on the back.

   Sur le dos

   • He lay supinely on the grass, staring at the clouds.
   • The patient was positioned supinely on the examination table.
   • She rested supinely on the sofa after a long day.

2. Passively or submissivelyC2formal

   In a manner showing a lack of resistance, action, or initiative; passively accepting.

   avec soumission passive

   • The citizens supinely accepted the new regulations without protest.
   • He supinely followed every order without question.
   • The team supinely surrendered to the opponent's demands.

   Synonymesmeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilelyslavishlysubmissivelytamely

   Antonymesactivelyassertivelyforcefullyvigorously