ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Upswept

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Upswept is an adjective meaning curved or swept upwards.

Meaning

curved or swept upwards.

Example Sentences

'Phil Cornish' [a snowdrop variety] is like a cross between a pixie hat and a pagoda, with elegant upswept outers marked in a green colour-wash at the top and warpaint slashes at the lower end.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sweptback, inswept, upwinding, upwind, waved, twirly.

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