Upturned: meaning, definitions and examples
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upturned
[ ʌpˈtɜrnd ]
position, appearance
Upturned refers to something that is turned upwards or facing upwards. This term is often used to describe objects, such as surfaces or features of a design, that are finished or oriented in a way that they rise or curve above a baseline.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The upturned nose of the statue gave it a whimsical charm.
- She walked with her upturned chin, showing confidence.
- His upturned palms indicated he was ready to receive something.
Translations
Translations of the word "upturned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invertido
🇮🇳 उलटा
🇩🇪 aufwärts gedreht
🇮🇩 terbalik
🇺🇦 перевернутий
🇵🇱 odwrócony
🇯🇵 逆さまの
🇫🇷 retourné
🇪🇸 invertido
🇹🇷 ters döndürülmüş
🇰🇷 뒤집힌
🇸🇦 مقلوب
🇨🇿 převrácený
🇸🇰 prevrátený
🇨🇳 翻转的
🇸🇮 obrnjeno
🇮🇸 uppsnúið
🇰🇿 кері бұрылған
🇬🇪 გადაბრუნებული
🇦🇿 tərsinə çevrilmiş
🇲🇽 invertido
Etymology
The word 'upturned' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'up' and the past participle 'turned'. The prefix 'up' suggests a movement or direction towards a higher position, while 'turned' comes from the Old English 'turnian', which means to move in a circular or revolving manner. The evolution of 'turn' can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root '*turnōną', linked to rotational movements. The modern usage of 'upturned' began to be recorded in the English language around the early 18th century, reflecting its representation of objects positioned or oriented in an upward direction. In various contexts, especially in art and design, 'upturned' has gained popularity to describe aesthetic features that evoke a sense of uplift, be it in physical objects, facial expressions, or even attitudes.