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upturned Synonyms

Another word for upturned

Choosing another word for upturned depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Directed, tilted, or curving upward, especially at the tip or edge.

Usage Example

"The portrait captured her cheerful expression and slightly tilted nose."

Strong
tilted
raised
retroussé

• adjective (Context 2)

Turned upside down or over on its side.

Usage Example

"The street musician sat on an overturned wooden crate while playing his guitar."

Strongest
overturned
inverted
upside-down
Strong
upended
capsized

Opposites of upturned

The opposite of upturned shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

downturned
upright
right-side-up
downcast
drooping
See all opposites of upturned

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