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."

Synonyms of arched

Words with a similar meaning to arched:

• curved
• bowed
• vaulted
• cambered

Antonyms of arched

Words with the opposite meaning to arched:

• straight
• flat
• level

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