Synonyms of horizontal

horizontal

adjective

as in flat

parallel to the ground

She reclined the chair to a horizontal position.

The line on the graph was nearly horizontal, indicating little growth over the fiscal year.

Related Words

• flat
• smooth
• prone
• recumbent
• reclining
• level
• supine
• flush
• prostrate
• plane
• reposing
• even

Dissimilar Words

• vertical
• erect
• standing
• upright
• raised
• upstanding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of horizontal

In actuality, your painting becomes part of the 2D UV map (U is the horizontal axis, and V is the vertical one). — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

The message to spend as much time as possible horizontal is a splendid idea. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

Porizkova’s wedding dress featured a plunging sleeveless design that dipped down to her ribs and was covered in mini horizontal pleats. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026

The horizontal orientation of the home’s large terraces (which are enclosed by parapets) recalls two of Wright’s prior residential architecture explorations. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026