Arched
/ɑːtʃt/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a curved shape like an arch.
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Having the form of an arch.
The bridge had a beautiful arched structure.
💡 Simply: Bent like a bow.
More Examples
Her eyebrows were perfectly arched.
How It's Used
"The arched doorway led into a grand hall."
"The painting featured an arched window overlooking a serene landscape."
To form or bend into an arch.
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To bend into an arch.
She arched her back in pain.
💡 Simply: To curve into an arch shape.
More Examples
The cat arched its spine.
How It's Used
"The workers arched the bricks to create a sturdy archway."
From Middle English *arched*, past participle of *archen*, from Old French *archer* "to arch; to bend into an arc", from Latin *arcuare*.
The word 'arched' has been used in architectural descriptions since at least the Middle Ages, reflecting the importance of arches in construction.
Memory tip
Think of a rainbow, its curved shape is arched.