CEFR B1

arched

adjective

Meaning

Having a shape that curves upward and then downward, like a bow or an arch.

Examples

The cat stretched, its back arched in a perfect curve.
Her eyebrows were finely arched, giving her a surprised expression.

Synonyms: curved, bowed, vaulted, cambered

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arched (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɑːrtʃt/

Definition

Having a shape that curves upward and then downward, like a bow or an arch.

Examples

The cat stretched, its back arched in a perfect curve.
Her eyebrows were finely arched, giving her a surprised expression.
The ancient doorway was framed by a beautifully arched stone structure.

How to Use arched

arch over (phrasal verb): To form an arch above something. — "The branches of the old tree arched over the garden path."
arch into (phrasal verb): To curve or bend into a particular shape. — "His back arched into a painful spasm."

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