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

What owners are reporting Photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums show the inner screen cracking down the center line of the hinge, often followed by a horizontal band of pixels stuck glowing white. — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Alvear has painted some of the singer’s coolest manicures, from a vertebrae look inspired by her collaboration with electronic artist Anyma to a very mod clear horizontal French manicure. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Rather than vertical video, traditional horizontal coverage does a better job filling the device’s inner display. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

For example, the symphony orchestra’s rehearsal space and orchestra pit are located on corresponding underground floors, allowing for convenient horizontal transport of large instruments. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026