supine

supine

rate

(Adjective) 1. lying on the back, or facing upward
2. palms facing upward
3. marked by lethargy, passivity, indifference

Usage: 1. He was lying supine on the bed.
2. He held his hands supine as he prayed.
3. He seems markedly supine about the decision.

supine

rate

Lying face upwards.

Usage: The mnemonic for "supine" is that it contains the word "up". (C.f. "prone".)

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