Synonyms and antonyms of In a sitting position in British Thesaurus

upright (adverb)

sitting or standing with a straight back

perch (noun)

a narrow or small, and usually high, place where someone sits, especially for a short time

be seated ()

to be sitting down

remain/stay seated ()

to stay sitting down

take a pew ()

used for telling someone in a friendly way to sit down with you

huddled (adjective)

sitting with your arms and legs close to your body because you feel sick, cold, or very upset

cross-legged (adjective)

in a sitting position, usually on the floor, with your knees bent and with the lower legs crossing each other

bolt upright ()

with your back very straight

be slumped in/over etc something ()

to be sitting still in a position that is not upright