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

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The 40-year-old Ghanaian walked a few steps to the corner of the silent court room, crouched and covered his face.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Will Smith crouched, his left knee on the ground and his mitt grazing the dirt as his Team USA teammate, Mason Miller, strode towards the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

She turned and waved to Ivy, who was still crouched down by the wall.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

crouched

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