arched

adjective
UK: /ɑːtʃt/
US: /ɑːrtʃt/

  1. Having the form of an arch; curved.

    1. The arched bridge looks very old. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect designed the arched entrance to be the focal point of the building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bowed
arched verb

  1. To form into an arch.

    1. The cat arched its back. [ ] [ ]
    2. She arched her eyebrows in surprise when she heard the news. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form an arch; to be curved like an arch.

    1. The trees arched over the path. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rainbow arched across the sky after the storm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "arched" is /ɑːtʃt/ in British English and /ɑːrtʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arched": bowed.

Example usage of "arched": "The arched bridge looks very old.". More examples on the page.