adjective
- lying face down on the ground, especially in submission or worship
- completely overcome or helpless, especially from illness, grief, or exhaustion
Examples
- The worshippers lay prostrated before the altar.
- He found himself prostrated on the temple floor.
- She was prostrated with grief after hearing the news.
- The illness left him prostrated for weeks.
- The heat wave left the entire city prostrated.
- The pilgrims remained prostrated throughout the ceremony.
- He was prostrated by the overwhelming loss.