cupped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kʌpt/
KK: /kʌpt/
adjective
Definition
Having a shape that resembles a cup, often used to describe something that is hollow or curved inward.
Example
The cupped hands of the child held the water carefully.
Conversation
Have you seen my new coffee mug?
No, I haven't! What does it look like?
It's really cute, with a cupped design that fits perfectly in my hand.
That sounds nice! I love mugs that are easy to hold.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hollow
concave
bowl-shaped
Antonyms
flat
level
straight
verb
Definition
To form something into a shape that resembles a cup, often using the hands or another object.
Example
She cupped her hands to catch the falling rain.
Tense Forms
Past: cupped
Past Participle: cupped
Conversation
I cupped my hands to catch the rain yesterday.
That's a fun way to enjoy it!
Yeah, it reminded me of when we were kids.
Root Explanation
Cupped → The word is derived from 'cup' (from Old English 'cuppe', meaning a small vessel) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'cupped' refers to the action of forming something into the shape of a cup or enclosing it as if in a cup.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'cup' as a small vessel that holds something, and when something is 'cupped', it means it is shaped or enclosed like that cup.
Visually Confused Words
uncupped
cusped
couped
copped
capped