LOW-LYING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

low-lying

adjective

ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ

Definition of low-lying

as in short

having relatively little height the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit

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Recent Examples of low-lying When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 Travelers along Interstate 70 have been warned to expect smoky conditions and use their headlights while entering low-lying canyon areas. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The low-lying island—about 12 miles off the coast of mainland Virginia and Maryland—sits in the Chesapeake Bay, a body of water that continues to overtake this historic fishing and crabbing village. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-lying

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Adjective

One of the easiest make-ahead dishes is a stir-fry, and a short ingredient list adds to its appeal.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
This short-sleeve tee is wrinkle-resistant and has a crew neckline.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of short

Adjective

Selena Gomez took the little black dress to a new level ahead of longtime friend Taylor Swift’s wedding.

— Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 4 July 2026
That little green or yellow can in the grocery store that boasts pictures of pears, cherries, grapes, and other fruit on the label?

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

In contrast, instruments on the FireSat satellites will be able to detect small brush and roadside fires 16 feet across.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
What Uranus will look like Uranus should resemble a tiny greenish star and will appear only about 1/63 as bright as Mars.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026

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