supinely
1
9.8
- adverb
- /suːˈpaɪnli/
- Formal
- Despite seeing the injustice, he supinely accepted the decision without protest.
Examples
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Rather than take action, the government responded supinely to the growing crisis.
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The board supinely agreed to all the changes without any objections.
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He lay supinely on the couch, ignoring the chaos around him.
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She accepted the criticism supinely without any protest.
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The committee supinely nodded in agreement, showing no desire to challenge the proposal.
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Faced with the unfair treatment, she supinely allowed the situation to unfold without intervening.
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He supinely watched the debate, uninterested in expressing his opinions on the matter.
Synonyms
12
1.2
In a slow relaxed way that uses little energy
8
7.4
In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
6.8
In a way that shows no feeling or reaction
3
5.8
In a way that shows no feeling in the body or mind
2
5.2
To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement
2
4.8
In a blank way that shows no interest or thought
1
8.4
Without showing much feeling or reaction
1
5.0
In a calm way that does not show feelings
1
5.3
In a quiet, humble way that shows you obey someone
1
8.0
In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling
1
8.5
Move or act in a slow, relaxed way with little energy
1
7.4
In a way that shows no feeling or awareness
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
1
7.3
In a way that shows no interest or energy
1
7.0
Acts calmly and patiently while accepting hard things without protest
1
7.6
In a lazy way that avoids work or effort
1
9.9
In a relaxed way without worry
1
6.7
In a way that looks serious and not happy
1
6.9
Without showing any feeling
1
9.6
Calmly and without showing much feeling
1
7.0
In a still, cold way that shows no feeling
1
8.7
Moving slowly and without much energy
1
7.4
In a way that shows no feeling on the face
In a gentle, calm way without anger or force
How Passive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Supinely can also mean behaving in a passive or uncaring way. It comes from Latin supinus 'lying on the back', and the idea is simple: if you lie back you often do nothing, so supinely can mean 'without resistance'.