upturned Definition
- 1turned or flipped over so that the bottom is now facing up
- 2directed upward or turned upward
Using upturned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upturned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The boat lay upturned on the shore.
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She had an upturned nose and a wide smile.
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The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.
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The upturned collar of his coat kept the wind off his neck.
upturned Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: upturned in Brief
The term 'upturned' [ʌpˈtɜːnd] describes something that has been flipped over so that the bottom is now facing up, or something that is directed or turned upward. Examples include 'The boat lay upturned on the shore,' and 'She had an upturned nose and a wide smile.' The term has no idiomatic or formal usage.
