LOW-SLUNG Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

low-slung

adjective

ˈlō-ˌsləŋ

Definition of low-slung

as in short

having relatively little height only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts

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Recent Examples of low-slung As described by Urbanize Chicago, the Welcome Hall will feature a low-slung archway that connects to the museum building by a glass structure. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 For now, the district is a strip mall of low-slung buildings whose tenants include a vape shop, a Filipino restaurant, a coin laundromat, and a cellphone store. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The Jaguar Type 01 is a long, low-slung electric sedan featuring imposing, blocky styling -- a far cry from sleek Jaguars of the past. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The sheer panel across the bust added a hint of skin, while the low-slung waist kept the silhouette feeling effortlessly undone. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-slung

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Adjective

That was soon followed by two short drives, both finished by junior running back Dylan Riley.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Paris in today’s demonstrations, which were described by a senior police officer, speaking to CNN affiliate BFMTV, as largely peaceful — until a short while ago.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of short

Adjective

Here's where the high diesel prices add up tough – what little hay there is, is a lot more expensive to harvest.

— Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

According to the cooperative, its Co+op Basics products, of which Field Day is a part, already offer prices up to 30% lower than comparable name-brand organic, natural, fair trade and non-GMO products.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of low

Adjective

The Sun’s gravity confines dense plasma, while terrestrial machines must create conditions for useful fusion within a much smaller space.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Ear seeding is a needle-free acupuncture technique that uses small beads held to the ear with adhesive to stimulate specific pressure points.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

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