1. positioned in a leaning back or lying down position

1. present participle of recline; leaning or lying back in a relaxed position

Examples

• She bought a reclining chair for the living room.
• The reclining figure in the painting looked peaceful.
• He was reclining on the sofa watching television.
• The reclining seat made the long flight more comfortable.
• She spent the afternoon reclining in the hammock.
• The reclining position helped ease his back pain.
• They found him reclining under the shade of an oak tree.