egg-shaped
/'egʃeipt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Rounded like an egg; oval: Having a shape that is broad and rounded at one end and narrower at the other, similar to the shape of a typical bird's egg.
Usage
The adjective "egg-shaped" is used to describe the physical form of an object. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies (attributive position) but can also follow a linking verb like "is" or "looks" (predicative position). It is a compound adjective formed from the noun "egg" and the adjective "shaped."
Examples
- The artist collected egg-shaped stones from the riverbank.
- The new building has a unique, egg-shaped dome.
- The fruit is not round; it is slightly egg-shaped.
- Many ancient sculptures feature egg-shaped heads.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Description: Used in fields like botany, geology, and design to describe forms that are ovoid or ellipsoid.
- The leaf is described as having an egg-shaped base.
- Comparative Use: Often used to make a shape more relatable by comparing it to a familiar object.
- The UFO was reported to be a large, metallic, egg-shaped object.
Variants and Related Words
- Ovoid (adj.): A more formal or technical synonym for egg-shaped.
- Elliptical (adj.): Referring to a regular oval shape, like an ellipse; sometimes used interchangeably, though "elliptical" can imply a more symmetrical, mathematical curve.
- Oval (adj.): A general term for a rounded, elongated shape, similar to an egg but often more symmetrical.
Synonyms
- Ovoid
- Oval
- Elliptical
- Ellipsoid
Antonyms
- Angular
- Rectangular
- Square
- Cubic
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Egg-shaped" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The following are related phrases using the root word "egg.") - To walk on eggshells: To be very cautious in one's actions or words to avoid upsetting someone. - A nest egg: A sum of money saved for the future. - To have egg on one's face: To be embarrassed or look foolish because of one's actions.
Adjective
- rounded like an egg