cross-legged
|cross-legged|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkrɔs ˌlɛɡɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrɒs ˌlɛɡɪd/
sitting with legs crossed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cross-legged' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'legged', where 'cross' meant 'to place one thing over another' and 'legged' referred to the legs.
Historical Evolution
'cross-legged' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a sitting posture where the legs are crossed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sitting with legs crossed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sitting with the legs crossed over each other, typically with the knees bent and the feet tucked under the opposite thigh.
She sat cross-legged on the floor, meditating.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 14:15