HyperDic: upturned

English > 2 senses of the word upturned:
ADJECTIVEallupturned, overturned, upsethaving been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
allupturned, retrousse, tip-tilted(used of noses) turned up at the end
English > upturned: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom.
Example "sat on an upturned bucket"
Synonymsoverturned, upset
BroaderturnedMoved around an axis or center
English > upturned: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(used of noses) turned up at the end.
Example "a small upturned nose"
Synonymsretrousse, tip-tilted
BroadershapelyHaving a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
Spanishrespingón

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