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 But given the eclipse’s low-slung position in the sky, eclipse viewers need to be strategic about their viewing location. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 Even once the storms abated, a low-slung quilt of fog obscured the Navy Pier fireworks show later that evening. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 The low-slung, bright-red building remains famous, and his towering sandwiches are a testament to his fun, creative personality. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-slung

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Adjective

However short its window, think of it as a bridge to help ease your wardrobe’s transition from warmer days to cooler ones.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Three total solar eclipses within about two years occur because three separate Saros series happen to align over a short period.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of short

Adjective

Orlando’s best chance of the first half came in the 31st minute when Simone Jackson hit the crossbar, but the Pride managed little else going forward and went into the break trailing.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
An apologetic statement this week and commitment to not letting history repeat itself has, though, done little to placate the intensifying scrutiny of his leadership.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of little

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Although the market has adapted and prices have remained relatively low considering the historic supply shock during the war, that’s in large part because demand for oil collapsed and China drew down its massive oil stockpiles.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
His velocity has continued to sink lower than his average speed in past seasons.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of low

Adjective

These vines will also happily wind their way around tree trunks and shrubs and fix themselves in place with small rootlets that take on a hairy appearance as poison ivy plants mature.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Tidy a corner and play a favorite song, letting a small routine remind everyone that care comes through simple, repeatable acts.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

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