Upturned Meaning in English

word · lemma: upturn

US

ˈəpˌtɝn/, /əpˈtɝn

UP-turnd

UK

ˈʌptɜːnd

UP-ternd

Definition

Turned so that the top or front is facing upwards. Commonly used to describe physical objects or features, such as an upturned nose or a boat turned over.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly an adjective, used for physical description. Often applied to facial features ('upturned nose'), shoes, boats, or objects. Imparts a visual sense. Not commonly used in everyday speech outside of descriptive writing.

• Spanish: vuelto hacia arriba - levantado (nariz, objeto)
• Portuguese (BR): virado para cima - arrebitado (nariz, objeto)
• Portuguese (PT): virado para cima - arrebitado (nariz, objeto)
• Chinese (Simplified): 朝上的 - 翘起的
• Chinese (Traditional): 朝上的 - 翹起的
• Hindi: ऊपर उठा हुआ - ऊपर की ओर मुड़ा हुआ
• Arabic: مقلوب للأعلى - مرفوع للأعلى
• Bengali: উল্টানো - উলম্ব
• Russian: перевёрнутый - вздёрнутый (о носе)
• Japanese: 上向きの - 反り上がった
• Vietnamese: lật ngược - hướng lên trên
• Korean: 뒤집힌 - 위로 향한
• Turkish: ters çevrilmiş - yukarı dönük
• Urdu: الٹا ہوا - اوپر کی طرف مڑا ہوا
• Indonesian: terbalik - menghadap ke atas

Example Sentences

The cat has an upturned tail.

basic

She loves her upturned nose.

basic

The boat was found upturned on the shore.

basic

He sat on the upturned bucket while he fixed his bike.

natural

The child giggled at her upturned shoes.

natural

Rainwater collected in the upturned lid.

natural