upturned

[uhp-turnd, uhp-turnd]

adjective

1. turned or directed upward.

   upturned eyes.

2. turned over; upside down.

   an upturned canoe.

3. having a turned-up end.

   an upturned nose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upturned¹

First recorded in 1585–95; up- + turn + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Steel ribs encase the viewer, giving one the feeling of being in an upturned ship, as a soundtrack that ranges from gospel singing to mechanical clicks plays in the background.

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Successive face-lifts have finally erased the original’s daft, Cheshire Cat smile, formed by the grille’s upturned corners.

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A few have Asian-inspired elements like flared or upturned columns or dormers, while others incorporate floral motifs and stained glass.

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Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.

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But for those living in Beijing, the parade has upturned life.

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Related Words

• upside-down