upturned

[ʌpˈtɜːnd]

upturned Definition

• 1. turned or flipped over so that the bottom is now facing up
• 2. directed 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.

• Example

  She had an upturned nose and a wide smile.

• Example

  The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

• Example

  The upturned collar of his coat kept the wind off his neck.

upturned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for upturned

• overturned
• inverted
• reversed
• upended

Antonyms for upturned

• downturned
• downward

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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.