slouched

[sloutʃt]

slouched Definition

  • 1to sit, stand, or walk with a bent posture
  • 2to move or walk slowly and lazily

Using slouched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slouched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He slouched in his chair while watching TV.

  • Example

    She slouched down in her seat and put her feet up on the desk.

  • Example

    The students slouched into the classroom, looking tired and bored.

slouched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slouched

Antonyms for slouched

  • stand up straight
  • sit up straight

Phrases with slouched

  • a soft, wide-brimmed hat that is often worn tilted to one side

    Example

    He wore a slouch hat and carried a rifle over his shoulder.

  • to move or act lazily or without purpose

    Example

    He spent the whole day slouching around the house, watching TV and eating junk food.

  • slouch towards

    to move slowly and without enthusiasm towards a particular destination or goal

    Example

    The team seemed to be slouching towards defeat as the game wore on.

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Summary: slouched in Brief

To 'slouch' [sloutʃt] means to sit, stand, or walk with a bent posture, or to move or walk slowly and lazily. It can be used to describe someone's physical posture or their lack of energy or enthusiasm. Examples include 'He slouched in his chair while watching TV' and 'The students slouched into the classroom, looking tired and bored.'