SUPINELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does supinely mean? 

• SUPINELY (adverb)
  The adverb SUPINELY has 2 senses:

1. with the face upward

2. in an indifferently supine manner

  Familiarity information: SUPINELY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUPINELY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With the face upward

Context example:

she was stretched supinely on her back

Pertainym:

supine (lying face upward)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an indifferently supine manner

Context example:

he called the tune to me and I supinely took it up

Pertainym:

supine (passive as a result of indolence or indifference)