1. reclining or leaning against something; in a reclining position
Usage: formal or literary; often used in historical or classical contexts
2. (botany) lying against or upon something
Usage: technical; botanical term

Examples

• The Roman diners were accumbent on cushioned couches during the feast.
• In classical art, philosophers are often depicted in an accumbent pose.
• The accumbent leaves of the plant lay flat against the stem.
• Ancient banqueters preferred an accumbent position while eating.
• The accumbent figure in the painting suggests leisure and contemplation.