domed

/doumd/

Thân thiện

The observatory has a large domed roof that opens at night.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a hemispherical vault or dome: Describes a structure or object that features a dome—a rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.
   • Shaped like a dome: Describes something with a rounded, convex top or surface.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The cathedral has a domed ceiling covered in beautiful mosaics.
  • The observatory's domed roof can be rotated to view different parts of the sky.
  • His head was completely bald and slightly domed.

Advanced Usage

• "domed stadium": A sports arena or stadium with a dome-shaped roof, often retractable.
  • The game was held indoors at the domed stadium to avoid the rain.
• "domed city": A theoretical or fictional city enclosed under a large dome.
  • The science fiction novel is set in a domed city on Mars.

Variants and Related Words

• Dome (n): A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, or a thing shaped like such a vault.
  • The Capitol building in Washington D.C. has a famous white dome.
• Domical (adj): Relating to or resembling a dome. (Less common synonym)
  • The domical shape of the structure was architecturally innovative.

Synonyms

• Vaulted: Having an arched roof or ceiling.
• Cupolated: Furnished with or shaped like a small dome (cupola).
• Rounded: Having a smooth, curved surface.

Antonyms

• Flat: Having a level surface without raised areas.
• Angular: Having sharp corners or edges.

Related Phrases

• Under the dome: Literally, being beneath a dome structure; figuratively, can imply being in a controlled or isolated environment.
  • The plants in the botanical garden thrive under the dome.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a hemispherical vault or dome

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vaulted