suberect

/sʌbɪˈrɛkt/
adjective
  1. Almost or partially upright; slightly erect.
    • The suberect posture of the statue gave it a dynamic, lifelike appearance.
    • After the storm, the young saplings stood suberect, bent but not broken.
    • The plant has suberect stems that lean a little but do not lie flat on the ground.
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