Upswept
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 curved or swept upwards
"'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."
Example
More examples"Tom was amazed to see Mary's elaborate and upswept coiffure for her high school reunion. He wondered if, despite her very real accomplishments, she might still be at heart somewhat insecure, vain and egotistical."
Etymology
From up- + swept.
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