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

Every becomes , which was included in the field already, sitting on the opposite side of the horizontal axis. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

The team found that in situations where energy absorption is a critical factor, like the egg drop, horizontal eggs absorb more energy and can compress more under the same amount of force. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

In fact, the tapestry’s most singular attribute is its luxurious use of horizontal space. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Scheduled for late 2026, Ceres will drill the world’s first commercial-scale superhot horizontal wells, bringing subterranean power one step closer to the grid. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026