Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sprawled

verb
/sprɔld/
Definition
to lie or sit with the arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or awkward way.
Examples
  • She sprawled on the couch after a long day at work.
  • The cat sprawled across the sunlit windowsill, soaking up the warmth.
  • He sprawled out in the grass, looking up at the clouds.
Meaning
The act of spreading out one’s limbs or body, often in a way that is uncontrolled or without care.
Synonyms
  • stretched
  • spread
  • lounge
  • recline
  • slouched