Sprawl Synonyms and Antonyms

sprôl
To sit or lie with the limbs spread out awkwardly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. loll
  2. slouch
  3. relax
  4. lounge
  5. stretch-out
  6. drape
  7. spread-out
  8. extend
  9. flop
  10. straggle
  11. spread-eagle
  12. recline
  13. straddle
  14. slump
  15. stretch
Antonyms:
  1. straighten
To grow or spread in a disorderly or planless fashion
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. spill
  2. straggle
An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sprawling
An aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. conurbation
  2. urban-sprawl

Words Related to Sprawl

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Sprawl Sentence Examples

  • The city growth caused a sprawl of houses.

  • It should be big enough to keep the sand off of you and your belongings, even when you sprawl out to soak up the sun.

  • By the time we got home i was so hot i had to just sprawl on the bed.

  • Each deluxe room is approximately 385 square feet, giving you plenty of room to wander, sprawl, or enjoy the gorgeous city and courtyard views from your window.

  • They grow well if given enough sunlight and room to sprawl and grow outward.

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