Showing Results for "crouched"

crouched

ADJECTIVE

low

Synonyms

STRONGEST

below depressed flat little small

STRONG

bottom deep inferior junior level lowering minor prostrate shallow squat stunted subsided sunken

WEAK

beneath bottommost decumbent ground-level lesser low-hanging low-lying low-set nether not high profound rock-bottom squatty subjacent under unelevated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big enormous huge immense important large raised

WEAK

above cheerful decent elevated gay happy healthy high honest honorable increased moral prominent respectable rich strong tall upright well

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Just before being hit, the English musician is crouched down singing, then as he stands, the phone hits him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

They quickly rushed Trump off the stage and through a back curtain as the crowd crouched in shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Seven-time world champion Shiffrin appeared to be in disbelief as she initially crossed the line but eventually crouched on her skis with her head in her hands before fist pumping towards the crowd.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The 38-year-old was fortunate the fizzing forehand narrowly missed a ball girl who ducked out of the way as she crouched at the net post.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Razi crouched down on the packed-earth floor and peered around his sister as she set the map and a blank piece of paper side by side in front of her.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

crouched

Example Sentences

Related Words