"supinely" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more supinely [comparative], most supinely [superlative]
Etymology: From supine + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|supine|ly}} supine + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} supinely (comparative more supinely, superlative most supinely)
  1. in a supine way, with the head facing up
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