Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having the shape of a heart: Describes an object, especially a leaf, that has a broad, rounded top and a pointed bottom, resembling the conventional symbol for a heart.

Usage

• The word "heart-shaped" is used attributively, typically placed before a noun to describe its form.
• It is a compound adjective formed by combining the noun "heart" with the past participle "shaped."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She gave him a heart-shaped locket.
  • The plant is easily identified by its heart-shaped leaves.

Advanced Usage

• "heart-shaped face": A description of a human face with a broad forehead and a narrow, pointed chin.
  • The actress is known for her classic, heart-shaped face.

Variants and Related Words

• Heart-shaped is a closed compound adjective. There are no direct variants, but the concept can be expressed with phrases like "in the shape of a heart" or "shaped like a heart."

Synonyms

• Cordate (adj): A technical, primarily botanical term meaning heart-shaped.
  • The cordate leaf base is a key identifying feature.

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific shape. Opposites would be other shapes, such as round, square, or oblong.

Related Phrases

• To wear one's heart on one's sleeve: To openly show one's feelings. (This idiom uses "heart" metaphorically, not in reference to the shape).
  • He wears his heart on his sleeve, so it's easy to tell when he's upset.

Adjective

1. (of a leaf) shaped like a heart