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Definitions

cupped

[kuhpt] / kʌpt /
ADJECTIVE
concave
Synonyms
WEAK
biconcave dented dimpled dipped excavated hollow hollowed incurvate incurvated incurved indented round rounded sagging scooped sinking sunken
Antonyms
WEAK
convex distended
ADJECTIVE
hollow
Synonyms
STRONG
arched cleft curved depressed dimpled excavated indented notched pitted striated sunken vaulted void
WEAK
alveolate carved out cavernous concave cup-shaped deep-set incurved infundibular not solid troughlike unfilled vacant
Antonyms
WEAK
convex earnest frank full genuine high honest light meaningful raised real sincere soft solid substantial truthful

Example Sentences

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But one question kept resurfacing, from multiple corners of the inbox, as if readers were whispering it behind cupped hands: What if we just aren’t a pie family?

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

Van de Ven cheekily cupped his ear to the crowd before team-mates made a point of embracing him to show their support after Saturday's spat.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

He repeatedly tapped his cupped hands to the sides of his head as if putting on imaginary earmuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

People outside cupped their eyes with their hands as they peered through the windows to see the screens.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“Women,” says August, lighting his cigarette from behind a cupped hand.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.