slouched
Example Sentences
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In a laboratory study, participants who sat upright reported more positive feelings and performed better during a task involving risk and reward than participants who slouched or sat in the control condition.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Silk pajama pants slouched over Wales Bonner loafers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Unlike me, with my sad little balcony lined with wilted pots of herbs, he had proper outdoor space — and a neighbor whose blackberry bush slouched lazily over the fence, heavy with fruit.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2025
Anu is slouched in a chair, and Darnell is perched on the edge of the couch.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
